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Mashed potato vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Coleslaw?

  • Mashed potato is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.08mg of Vitamin B3, while Coleslaw has 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 +40.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.102
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 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +40.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.102

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 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1101.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.112
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1101.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.112

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Fats +251.4%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 73.42
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Fats +251.4%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 73.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8860%
Contains more Glucose +745%
Contains more Fructose +620%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8860%
Contains more Glucose +745%
Contains more Fructose +620%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 12.99g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.95g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.65g 14.89g Coleslaw
Calories 89kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 0.5g 12.19g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 18mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.31mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 20mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 129mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.22mg 0.14mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 95IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 28µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.026mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.02mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.206mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.112mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 0.577g 1.599g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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