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Mashed potato vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Avocado?

  • Avocado has more Fiber, Folate, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Fiber is 22% higher.
  • Avocado has 44 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of Sodium, while Avocado has 7mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.

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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 +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.9%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +419.9%
Contains more Other +25.4%
Equal in Water - 73.23
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +419.9%
Contains more Other +25.4%
Equal in Water - 73.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1261%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1261%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +10900%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +85%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +10900%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +85%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 1.83g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 2g Avocado
Fats 2.82g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 14.65g 8.53g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 12.1g 0.11g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0.12g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0.66g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 18mg 12mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.55mg Avocado
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 59mg 52mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 306mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 0.22mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.035mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.098mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 146IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 7µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 9µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.577g 2.126g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.111g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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