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Mashed potato vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and Limburger

  • Mashed potato has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc than Limburger.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 81% more than mashed potato.
  • The glycemic index of mashed potato is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cheese, limburger.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more IronIron +138.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +854.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +583.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +690.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1385.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +544.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2889.8%
Contains more WaterWater +64.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1115.2%
Contains more FatsFats +866.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1095.3%

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 Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.577g 16.746g 73%
Phosphorus 59mg 393mg 48%
Calcium 18mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.04µg 40%
Fats 2.82g 27.25g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.503mg 38%
Protein 1.65g 20.05g 37%
Vitamin A 43µg 340µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Sodium 306mg 800mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 8.606g 20%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.1mg 17%
Folate 9µg 58µg 12%
Calories 89kcal 327kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.495g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.158mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 128mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Carbs 14.65g 0.49g 5%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.086mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Copper 0.035mg 0.021mg 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.13mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Choline 13.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.