Mashed potato vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mashed potato and American cheese
- Mashed potato has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
- Mashed potato is lower in sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5705.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1031.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +986.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2425% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +126.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +481.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2042.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +998.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1027.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +437.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1043.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.286g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 18mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 641mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 18.057g | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 1.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 1671mg | 59% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 31.79g | 45% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 20.2µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 18.13g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 250µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2.49mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 8.236g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.234mg | 17% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 371kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 1.286g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 0.79g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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