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Mashed potato vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mashed potato and chicken soup

  • Mashed potato has more potassium, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat, while chicken soup has more vitamin B2.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken soup is lower.
  • Chicken soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken soup is 52, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2850%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +135%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +530%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Chicken soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.213g 8%
Sodium 306mg 143mg 7%
Phosphorus 59mg 27mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.2µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.061mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.085mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 105mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Manganese 0.098mg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 3.53g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.584mg 3%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.03mg 3%
Calories 89kcal 36kcal 3%
Magnesium 15mg 4mg 3%
Copper 0.035mg 0.054mg 2%
Fats 2.82g 1.2g 2%
Protein 1.65g 2.52g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.035mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 3mg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.14mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.321g 1%
Choline 13.4mg 9.2mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Iron 0.31mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 13.35g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.582g 0%
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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.