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Mashed potato vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Egg different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Copper, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE than Egg.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 218% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types were 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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +127%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +377.3%
Contains more Copper +5614.3%
Contains more Selenium +3750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +127%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +377.3%
Contains more Copper +5614.3%
Contains more Selenium +3750%

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.
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Egg
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3320%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1485.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.121
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3320%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1485.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.121

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1208%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Protein +662.4%
Contains more Fats +276.2%
Equal in Water - 74.62
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +1208%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Protein +662.4%
Contains more Fats +276.2%
Equal in Water - 74.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414

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 Egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Egg Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 1.12g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 12.58g Egg
Fats 2.82g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 14.65g 1.12g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 155kcal Egg
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 1.12g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.31mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 286mg 126mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.22mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.035mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.098mg 0.026mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 185IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.064mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 9µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Egg
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.267g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.414g Egg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.