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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.
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.102mg

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% 11% 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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1101.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +251.4%
~equal in Carbs ~14.89g
~equal in Water ~73.42g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +271%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8860%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +745%
Contains more FructoseFructose +620%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 89kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Protein 1.65g 0.95g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 9.91g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 13.35g 12.99g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 14.89g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 30mg Coleslaw
Potassium 286mg 129mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 12.19g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.035mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.14mg Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 20mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 185IU 95IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg 28µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.098mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
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
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.037g Coleslaw
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 1.599g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.348g Coleslaw
Fructose 0.2g 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.69g)
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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