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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 of 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.

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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +132.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%
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 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +132.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +236.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +378.6%
Equal in Water - 76.45
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +236.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +378.6%
Equal in Water - 76.45

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3685%
Contains more Fructose +3590%
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
51% 49%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3685%
Contains more Fructose +3590%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 1.65g 0.49g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 89kcal 88kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 0.5g 14.95g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.31mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 19mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 112mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.22mg 0.08mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.026mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B3 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 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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Mashed potato Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.