Mashed potato vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mashed potato and lamb
- Mashed potato contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline than lamb.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in mashed potato is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +345.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +506.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1927.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3200% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3542.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +599.3% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1386.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +642.6% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 2.55µg | 103% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 24.52g | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 4.46mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 8.83g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 6.66mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 20.94g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 8.82g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.88mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.25mg | 18% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 93.7mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 306mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 294kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 4.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% | |
| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins