Mashed potato vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mashed potato and ice cream
- Mashed potato is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 31% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Mashed potato contains 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream contains 0.116mg.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
- Ice cream has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +611.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +831% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +457.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 6.79g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 11g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.39µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 118µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 207kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.452g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2.969g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.048mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 23.6g | 3% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | 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:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.1% |
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
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +312.4% |
