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Mashed potato vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Corn raw?

  • Mashed potato is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Mashed potato's daily need coverage for Sodium is 13% higher.
  • Corn raw has 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Corn raw has 0.487g.
  • Corn raw is lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.3%
Equal in Potassium - 270
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 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.3%
Equal in Potassium - 270

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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 187
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 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +108.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Water - 76.05
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +108.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Water - 76.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +112.3%
Contains more Sucrose +790%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +870%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +112.3%
Contains more Sucrose +790%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +870%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 1.65g 3.27g Corn raw
Fats 2.82g 1.35g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 18.7g Corn raw
Calories 89kcal 86kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g 5.7g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 0.5g 6.26g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 18mg 2mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 15mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 59mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 286mg 270mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.22mg 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0.035mg 0.054mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.098mg 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.07mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.093mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.325g Corn raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.432g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.487g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 0.468g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.014g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.