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Mashed potato vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Fondant icing different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato covers your daily need of Sodium 13% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7050%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14000%
Contains more Water +1081.3%
Contains more Other +2000%
Contains more Carbs +536%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14000%
Contains more Water +1081.3%
Contains more Other +2000%
Contains more Carbs +536%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 1.65g 0g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.02g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 89kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 88.9g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 3mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.01mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 0mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 4mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.22mg 0.04mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.003mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.005mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.016mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0g Fondant icing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0g Mashed potato
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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 ($)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.