Mashed potato vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mashed potato and nougat
- Mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium, yet nougat is higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, and fiber.
- Nougat covers your daily vitamin E needs 16% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato contains 9 times more sodium than nougat. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, nougat contains only 33mg.
- The glycemic index of nougat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Candies, nougat, with almonds.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +172.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +90.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +282.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +162.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +559.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +886.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Carbs | 14.65g | 92.39g | 26% |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 2.77mg | 16% |
Calories | 89kcal | 398kcal | 15% |
Sodium | 306mg | 33mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.035mg | 0.134mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.304mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0g | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 3.3g | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.577g | 1.667g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
Potassium | 286mg | 105mg | 5% |
Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.478mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.31mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
Protein | 1.65g | 3.33g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0g | 2% |
Fats | 2.82g | 1.67g | 2% |
Choline | 13.4mg | 5.1mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 18mg | 32mg | 1% |
Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 55mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 13.35g | 89.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | 44.97g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
Fructose | 0.2g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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:
3.33 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
92.39 g
Water:
2.15 g
Other:
0.46 g
Contains more FatsFats | +68.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3603.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +173.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530.6% |
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
1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |