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Mashed potato vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mashed potato and cheesecake?

  • Mashed potato is richer in potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and choline.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 6 times less vitamin B3 than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Mashed potato is lower in sodium.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than cheesecake (50).

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +103.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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% 14% 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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.5%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +74.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +697.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1099.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.577g 9.921g 42%
Fats 2.82g 22.5g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 8.634g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.193mg 14%
Vitamin A 43µg 159µg 13%
Calories 89kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Protein 1.65g 5.5g 8%
Selenium 0.8µg 5.2µg 8%
Sodium 306mg 438mg 6%
Choline 13.4mg 45.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.195mg 6%
Potassium 286mg 90mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Phosphorus 59mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.052mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.17µg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 25.5g 4%
Iron 0.31mg 0.63mg 4%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 51mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.602g 2%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.14mg 2%
Copper 0.035mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Folate 9µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.56mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 4.4µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 13.35g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Cheesecake
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%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.