Mashed potato vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mashed potato and drinking water
- The amount of vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat in mashed potato is higher than in drinking water.
- Mashed potato covers your daily sodium needs 13% more than drinking water.
- Drinking water contains less sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of drinking water is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.
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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 | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1160% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 306mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0g | 9% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 0g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0g | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 0kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| 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
9%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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 ($)