Mashed potato vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and bananas different?
- Mashed potato is higher in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat; however, bananas are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for bananas is 19% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 306 times more sodium than bananas. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, bananas contain only 1mg.
- Bananas have a lower glycemic index (48) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Bananas, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1080% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
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:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +754.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.9% |
~equal in
Water
~74.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1738.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +124.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2290% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2390% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2325% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.367mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.073g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 22.84g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.665mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.112g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 358mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 89kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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 |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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