Mashed potato vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mashed potato and cocktail sauce
- Mashed potato has more polyunsaturated fat; however, cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C, copper, and iron.
- Cocktail sauce covers your daily sodium needs 29% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 306mg | 983mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.83mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 28.22g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 1.05g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 124kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 309mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 11.83g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 11mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce 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 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.