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Mashed potato vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Cream cheese?

  • Mashed potato is richer in Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 98% higher.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +790.9%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +975%
Equal in Sodium - 314
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 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +790.9%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +975%
Equal in Sodium - 314

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 B3 +1086.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1086.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +165.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +272.7%
Contains more Fats +1121.3%
Equal in Other - 1.27
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +165.4%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +272.7%
Contains more Fats +1121.3%
Equal in Other - 1.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1137.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1137.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +3357.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3357.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 5.52g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 2.82g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 14.65g 5.52g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 12.1g 0.35g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 3.76g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.11mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 286mg 132mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 314mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.035mg 0.018mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.011mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 185IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.091mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.056mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.1µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 0.577g 20.213g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 0.807g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.125g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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