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Mashed potato vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Lemon different?

  • Mashed potato is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon is 59% higher.
  • Mashed potato contains 153 times more Sodium than Lemon. While Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, Lemon contains only 2mg.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Lemons, raw, without peel 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 Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.037
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.037

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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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +11.8%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1407.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1407.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 6.52g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.1g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.3g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 9.32g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 29kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 2.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 18mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.31mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 16mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 138mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.22mg 0.06mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.098mg 0.03mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 22IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.15mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.1mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.039g Lemon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.011g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.089g Mashed potato
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Lemon
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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.