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Mashed potato vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mashed potato and Chinese cabbage

  • Chinese cabbage is higher than Mashed potato in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains 5 times more Sodium than Chinese cabbage. While Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, Chinese cabbage contains only 65mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%

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 E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2315.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +671.2%
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2315.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +671.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +572%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +572%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1297.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1297.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 Chinese cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 1.18g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.5g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.2g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 2.18g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 13kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 1.18g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.31mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 59mg 37mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 252mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.19mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.021mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.09mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.5mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 9µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.015g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.096g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.