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Mashed potato vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mashed potato and Crab

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Crab is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Crab covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 136% more than Mashed potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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 Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.6%
Contains more Zinc +1631.8%
Contains more Copper +2225.7%
Contains more Selenium +5262.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.6%
Contains more Zinc +1631.8%
Contains more Copper +2225.7%
Contains more Selenium +5262.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259

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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Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +9150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4657.1%
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 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +983.6%
Contains more Other +34.1%
Equal in Water - 79.69
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +983.6%
Contains more Other +34.1%
Equal in Water - 79.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Crab Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 0g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 17.88g Crab
Fats 2.82g 0.74g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 0g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 83kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 0g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0g Crab
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 91mg Crab
Iron 0.31mg 0.5mg Crab
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 59mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 286mg 259mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 563mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.035mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.098mg 0.074mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 185IU 2IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 9µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.014g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.129g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.258g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Crab
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 Crab
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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.