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Mashed potato vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mashed potato and liverwurst

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1 in liverwurst is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 558% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of liverwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +2754.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +945.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9414%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650.3%
Contains more FatsFats +802.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.3%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1606.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 13.46µg 558%
Vitamin A 43µg 4091µg 450%
Iron 0.31mg 8.85mg 107%
Selenium 0.8µg 58µg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.03mg 78%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.577g 9.925g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Fats 2.82g 25.45g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 12.286g 29%
Phosphorus 59mg 230mg 24%
Copper 0.035mg 0.24mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.272mg 21%
Protein 1.65g 12.38g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.3mg 20%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.3mg 19%
Sodium 306mg 700mg 17%
Calories 89kcal 305kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 2.427g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.19mg 5%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.5g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Potassium 286mg 170mg 3%
Carbs 14.65g 5.89g 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.155mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 3.39g N/A
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 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 Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.