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Mashed potato vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mashed potato and navy beans?

  • The amount of fiber, folate, iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc in navy beans is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Navy beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 37% more.
  • Navy beans have a lower glycemic index (39) than mashed potato (87).

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 21% 34% 89% 70% 28% 62% 0% 69% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +661.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +437.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0% 0.2% 0% 59% 15% 12% 16% 32% 0% 1.5% 105% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +1455.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more FatsFats +354.8%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
~equal in Other ~1.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
13% 19% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.49 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +407%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 15.4 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +27.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +270%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Mashed potato Navy beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Navy beans DV% diff.
Fiber 1.3g 10.5g 37%
Folate 9µg 140µg 33%
Iron 0.31mg 2.36mg 26%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.527mg 19%
Copper 0.035mg 0.21mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.237mg 19%
Sodium 306mg 0mg 13%
Protein 1.65g 8.23g 13%
Phosphorus 59mg 144mg 12%
Magnesium 15mg 53mg 9%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.03mg 7%
Choline 13.4mg 44.7mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.49g 6%
Calcium 18mg 69mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.266mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.6µg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 26.05g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.066mg 4%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.9µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.649mg 3%
Calories 89kcal 140kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.01mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 389mg 3%
Fats 2.82g 0.62g 3%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.098g 2%
Starch 12.1g 15.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.138mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.142g 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 15.55g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.387mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 0%
Lysine 0.52mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.471mg 0%
Valine 0.504mg 0%
Histidine 0.206mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.177g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Navy beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navy beans
Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/nutrients

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

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