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Mashed potato vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and ham

  • Mashed potato has less vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron than ham.
  • Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 62% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mashed potato is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more IronIron +377.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2337.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~287mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Ham
Ham
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +828.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +535.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +876.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1168.5%
Contains more FatsFats +96.1%
Contains more OtherOther +246.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263.9%

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 Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.754mg 62%
Protein 1.65g 20.93g 39%
Sodium 306mg 1203mg 39%
Selenium 0.8µg 19.5µg 34%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.88mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.65µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.4mg 22%
Phosphorus 59mg 196mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.023mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.31mg 1.48mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.202mg 14%
Choline 13.4mg 85.1mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.577g 1.81g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.54g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.035mg 0.079mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 2.62g 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Carbs 14.65g 1.5g 4%
Fats 2.82g 5.53g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Calories 89kcal 145kcal 3%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.054mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.25mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 1.5g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 286mg 287mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.