Mashed potato vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mashed potato and jerky
- Mashed potato contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, selenium, and choline than jerky.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 77% higher.
- The amount of sodium in mashed potato is lower.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1648.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +548.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3586.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +589.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1237.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +846.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1314.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1388.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +714.2% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1912.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +807.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +442.9% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1470.1% |
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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| Sodium | 306mg | 2081mg | 77% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 8.11mg | 72% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 5.42mg | 64% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 33.2g | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 407mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 10.85g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.99µg | 38% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 25.6g | 35% |
| Folate | 9µg | 134µg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 11.305g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.227mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 10.7µg | 18% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 109.1mg | 17% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 410kcal | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.142mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 597mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.179mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.732mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 1.011g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.111mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 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 |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.273g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins