Mashed potato vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and balsamic vinegar different?
- Mashed potato has more phosphorus and potassium; however, balsamic vinegar is richer in iron.
- Mashed potato covers your daily need for sodium, 12% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Mashed potato has 3 times more phosphorus than balsamic vinegar. Mashed potato has 59mg of phosphorus, while balsamic vinegar has 19mg.
- Balsamic vinegar contains less sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Vinegar, balsamic types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378.6% |
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Water
~76.45g
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:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3685% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3590% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 306mg | 23mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 9% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 7.38g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 112mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.131mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 17.03g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 88kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 17.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 14.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)