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% |
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% |
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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| 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 |
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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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