Mashed potato vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mashed potato and butter
- Mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 250% higher.
- Butter contains less sodium.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1091.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1490.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +452.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.3% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24316.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3050% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2776.2% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3154.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 50.489g | 227% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 81.11g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 684µg | 71% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 23.43g | 57% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 717kcal | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 2.32mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 3.01g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.003mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 0.06g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.17µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.315g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 2.166g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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