Mashed potato vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and fruitcake different?
- Mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6; however, fruitcake is richer in iron, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 22% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 3 times more sodium than fruitcake. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, fruitcake contains only 101mg.
- Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index (53) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +86.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +567.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +293.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +560% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +214.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.5% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +483.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
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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| Iron | 0.31mg | 2.07mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 61.6g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 3.323g | 13% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 324kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 9.1g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 4.2g | 9% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 101mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.5µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 1.048g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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