Mashed potato vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mashed potato and glutinous rice
- Mashed potato is richer in potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat, yet glutinous rice is richer in selenium and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for mashed potato is 13% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 29 times more potassium than glutinous rice. Mashed potato contains 286mg of potassium, while glutinous rice contains 10mg.
- Glutinous rice contains less sodium.
- Mashed potato has a lower glycemic index than glutinous rice.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.
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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 | +200% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2760% |
Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +637.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +950% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +538.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 306mg | 5mg | 13% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.069g | 8% |
Potassium | 286mg | 10mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.026mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 8mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 4% | |
Fats | 2.82g | 0.19g | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
Carbs | 14.65g | 21.09g | 2% |
Choline | 13.4mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.039g | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.035mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
Calcium | 18mg | 2mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.31mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.07g | 2% |
Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
Protein | 1.65g | 2.02g | 1% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
Calories | 89kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 13.35g | 20.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | 0.05g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
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 |
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:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1384.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1700% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44% |
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Water
~76.63g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +928.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1844.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |