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Mashed potato vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mashed potato and danish pastry

  • Mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for danish pastry is 33% higher.
  • Mashed potato contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. Mashed potato contains 0.12mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +480.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2262.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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% 14% 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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +153.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.8%
Contains more FatsFats +676.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1471.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.9%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Danish pastry DV% diff.
Selenium 0.8µg 18.9µg 33%
Fats 2.82g 21.9g 29%
Saturated fat 0.577g 6.794g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 11.313g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.26mg 19%
Iron 0.31mg 1.8mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.19mg 15%
Calories 89kcal 374kcal 14%
Protein 1.65g 8g 13%
Folate 9µg 60µg 13%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.351mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Carbs 14.65g 37.2g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 2.575g 8%
Phosphorus 59mg 108mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Potassium 286mg 98mg 6%
Copper 0.035mg 0.089mg 6%
Sodium 306mg 417mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.2µg 5%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.9µg 1%
Vitamin A 43µg 35µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Choline 13.4mg 20.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 13.35g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.35mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.