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Mashed potato vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mashed potato and bockwurst

  • Bockwurst is higher than mashed potato in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily vitamin K needs 54% more than mashed potato.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains more IronIron +271%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +840.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1312.5%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1089.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +246.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +750.3%
Contains more FatsFats +817.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.7%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1724.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.5%

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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1900%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Bockwurst
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Bockwurst DV% diff.
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 70.2µg 54%
Saturated fat 0.577g 10.256g 44%
Fats 2.82g 25.87g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.86µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 13.138g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.616mg 28%
Protein 1.65g 14.03g 25%
Sodium 306mg 756mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.378mg 20%
Selenium 0.8µg 11.3µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.233mg 17%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.07mg 17%
Phosphorus 59mg 169mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.193mg 15%
Calories 89kcal 301kcal 11%
Iron 0.31mg 1.15mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 2.328g 7%
Copper 0.035mg 0.1mg 7%
Choline 13.4mg 46.4mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 2.95g 4%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 15µg 3%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.171mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 41mg 2%
Folate 9µg 17µg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 1.95g N/A
Potassium 286mg 270mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

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

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