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Mashed potato vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mashed potato and celeriac

  • Mashed potato has more polyunsaturated fat; however, celeriac is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Celeriac covers your daily vitamin K needs 29% more than mashed potato.
  • Celeriac has 9 times less Polyunsaturated fat than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, while celeriac has 0.148g.
  • Celeriac contains less sodium.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of celeriac is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Celeriac, 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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.2%
~equal in Potassium ~300mg

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% 11% 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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +594.9%
~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
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +840%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.5g

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
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +806.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Celeriac Opinion
Calories 89kcal 42kcal Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.5g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.3g Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Celeriac
Net carbs 13.35g 7.4g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 9.2g Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Celeriac
Calcium 18mg 43mg Celeriac
Potassium 286mg 300mg Celeriac
Iron 0.31mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Sugar 0.5g 1.6g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Celeriac
Copper 0.035mg 0.07mg Celeriac
Zinc 0.22mg 0.33mg Celeriac
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 115mg Celeriac
Sodium 306mg 100mg Celeriac
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.36mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.158mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.7mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 41µg Celeriac
Folate 9µg 8µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Celeriac
Choline 13.4mg 9mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.079g Celeriac
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.058g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.148g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Celeriac
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
19%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celeriac
Celeriac contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.