Mashed potato vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and lentil different?
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium than mashed potato.
- Daily need coverage for folate for lentil is 43% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 153 times more sodium than lentil. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, lentil contains only 2mg.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +974.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +617.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +477.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +404.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1026.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1911.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144% |
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +642.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +666.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 9µg | 181µg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 3.33mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 7.9g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.251mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.494mg | 17% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 9.02g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.169mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.175g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.38g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.178mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.053g | 2% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 20.13g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 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 |
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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
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.