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Mashed potato vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mashed potato and Cranberry?

  • Mashed potato is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Cranberry is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Cranberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% more.
  • Cranberry contains 153 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, while Cranberry contains 2mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cranberries, raw types 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 +125%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +257.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +172.4%
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +257.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +172.4%

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 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +258.7%
Contains more Fats +2069.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
Contains more Other +950%
Equal in Water - 87.32
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +258.7%
Contains more Fats +2069.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
Contains more Other +950%
Equal in Water - 87.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2340%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2340%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +1620%
Contains more Fructose +235%
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
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +1620%
Contains more Fructose +235%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 8.37g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.46g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.13g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 11.97g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 46kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 0g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 0.5g 4.27g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 18mg 8mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.23mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 11mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 80mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.22mg 0.09mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.056mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.098mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 63IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 0mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.012mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.101mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.057mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.008g Cranberry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.018g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.055g 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 Cranberry
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
8%
Cranberry

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 - 3.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.

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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/nutrients

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

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