Mashed potato vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mashed potato and dates?
- Mashed potato is richer in polyunsaturated fat, while dates are higher in fiber, copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- Dates' daily need coverage for fiber is 27% higher.
- Dates have 153 times less sodium than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of sodium, while dates have 2mg.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than dates (42).
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Dates, deglet noor 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +488.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +623.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +287.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +412.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6963.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23740% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +9835% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +9680% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 8g | 27% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 19.56g | 24% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 75.03g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.206mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 656mg | 11% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 282kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.02mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.019g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.39g | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.036g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 2.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.274mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.