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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, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc than Limburger.
  • Limburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 81% more than Mashed potato.

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.
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Contains more Calcium +2661.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.1%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
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 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Contains more Calcium +2661.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.1%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +524.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3253.3%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1385.7%
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 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +524.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3253.3%
Contains more Folate +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1385.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2889.8%
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Protein +1115.2%
Contains more Fats +866.3%
Contains more Other +200.8%
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 Carbs +2889.8%
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Protein +1115.2%
Contains more Fats +866.3%
Contains more Other +200.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1095.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 0.49g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 2.82g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 14.65g 0.49g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 327kcal Limburger
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.31mg 0.13mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 59mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 286mg 128mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 800mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.035mg 0.021mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.038mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 185IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.23mg Mashed potato
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.158mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.086mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Limburger
Saturated Fat 0.577g 16.746g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.495g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Limburger
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%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
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 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.
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. 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.