Mashed potato vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and icing different?
- Mashed potato is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for icing is 22% higher.
- Icing has less sodium.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index (51) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +741.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +482.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +264.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1913.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120.3% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +428.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +475.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +363.4% |
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +575% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +492.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 7.951g | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.302mg | 22% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 16.23g | 21% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 67.89g | 18% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 418kcal | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 2.974g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 4.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 1.53mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 34mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 13µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.