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Mashed potato vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mashed potato and Apple

  • Mashed potato has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Apple has more Vitamin C.
  • Mashed potato's daily need coverage for Sodium is 13% more.
  • Mashed potato has 26 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Apple. Mashed potato has 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Apple has 0.051g.
  • Apple is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +534.6%
Contains more Fats +1558.8%
Contains more Other +530%
Equal in Carbs - 13.81
Equal in Water - 85.56
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +534.6%
Contains more Fats +1558.8%
Contains more Other +530%
Equal in Carbs - 13.81
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2531.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2531.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +24100%
Contains more Sucrose +1970%
Contains more Glucose +1115%
Contains more Fructose +2850%
96%
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
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +24100%
Contains more Sucrose +1970%
Contains more Glucose +1115%
Contains more Fructose +2850%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Apple Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 11.41g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.26g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.17g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 13.81g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 52kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 0.05g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 0.5g 10.39g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 18mg 6mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 11mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 107mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.22mg 0.04mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.027mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.035mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 54IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.18mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.091mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.041mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.2µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Apple
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.007g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.051g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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