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Mashed potato vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mashed potato and Ladyfinger

  • Mashed potato has less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 74% more.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +153.1%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +1054.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +153.1%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +1054.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +308.3%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +542.4%
Contains more Fats +222.7%
Contains more Carbs +307.5%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +308.3%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +542.4%
Contains more Fats +222.7%
Contains more Carbs +307.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.423
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.423

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato Ladyfinger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 1.65g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 2.82g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 14.65g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 89kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1.3g 1g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 0.31mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 286mg 113mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 0.22mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.035mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.098mg 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 9µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.022g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.423g Ladyfinger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Ladyfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Mashed potato
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.