Mashed potato vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and daikon different?
- Mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat; however, daikon is richer in vitamin C and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for daikon is 24% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 30 times more polyunsaturated fat than daikon. While mashed potato contains 1.342g of polyunsaturated fat, daikon contains only 0.045g.
- Daikon has less sodium.
- Daikon has a lower glycemic index (32) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Radishes, oriental, raw are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
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:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2720% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4135.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2882.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.115mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.045g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 18kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.017g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.03g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 227mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 7.3mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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