Mashed potato vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mashed potato and hot chocolate
- Mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot chocolate is 18% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. Mashed potato contains 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate contains 0.133mg.
- Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
- Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 | +45.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +653.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +237.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +712% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.49µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.182mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 44mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.084g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.65g | 3.52g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 1.431g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 2.34g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 15.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.677g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.01g | 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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.3% |
~equal in
Water
~82.45g
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1497.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.677g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1900% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4900% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
