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Mashed potato vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and apple strudel

  • Mashed potato has more vitamin B6; however, apple strudel is higher in selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
  • Mashed potato has 3 times more vitamin B3 than apple strudel. While mashed potato has 1.08mg of vitamin B3, apple strudel has only 0.33mg.
  • Apple strudel has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mashed potato is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Strudel, apple.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +662.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +83%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +297.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +353.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.315g 26%
Fats 2.82g 11.2g 13%
Selenium 0.8µg 6.1µg 10%
Calories 89kcal 274kcal 9%
Carbs 14.65g 41.1g 9%
Sodium 306mg 135mg 7%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.577g 2.044g 7%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.42mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 3.267g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.046mg 6%
Folate 9µg 28µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.33mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 6µg 4%
Phosphorus 59mg 33mg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.19mg 4%
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g 4%
Potassium 286mg 149mg 4%
Protein 1.65g 3.3g 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.9µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.025mg 1%
Choline 13.4mg 17.4mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Copper 0.035mg 0.03mg 1%
Iron 0.31mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 38.9g N/A
Calcium 18mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 25.75g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

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Mashed potato Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Mashed potato
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.