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Mashed potato vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Coca-Cola different?

  • Mashed potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat than Coca-Cola.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Mashed potato is 13% higher.
  • Coca-Cola has less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +490%
Contains more Potassium +14200%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +4800%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
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 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +490%
Contains more Potassium +14200%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +4800%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2257.1%
Contains more Fats +14000%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +3050%
Contains more Water +13.4%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2257.1%
Contains more Fats +14000%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +3050%
Contains more Water +13.4%

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 Coca-Cola
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 9.56g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.07g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.02g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 9.56g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 37kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 8.97g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 2mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.11mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 10mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 2mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.22mg 0.02mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.001mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.002mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Coca-Cola
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0g Coca-Cola
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.