Mashed potato vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and edible mushroom different?
- Mashed potato is higher in polyunsaturated fat; however, edible mushroom is richer in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for edible mushroom is 31% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 61 times more sodium than edible mushroom. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, edible mushroom contains only 5mg.
- Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Mushrooms, white, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +808.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1062.5% |
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 | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
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:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +729.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +738.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +640% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.318mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.402mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 3.607mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 9.3µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.16g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 0g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.34g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 3.26g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 3.09g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 22kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.04µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.17g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom 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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