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Mashed potato vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mashed potato and marrow-stem Kale

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, calcium, vitamin E, fiber, and vitamin B2 in marrow-stem Kale is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 359% more than mashed potato.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has 18 times less sodium than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of sodium, while marrow-stem Kale has 17mg.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of marrow-stem Kale is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Collards, raw.

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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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1188.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +571.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.21mg

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 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7308.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +362.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
~equal in Other ~1.33g

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
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

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 Marrow-stem Kale
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.9µg 437.1µg 359%
Vitamin C 0mg 35.3mg 39%
Folate 9µg 129µg 30%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.658mg 24%
Vitamin A 43µg 251µg 23%
Calcium 18mg 232mg 21%
Sodium 306mg 17mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 2.26mg 12%
Fiber 1.3g 4g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.13mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.201g 8%
Phosphorus 59mg 25mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.165mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Protein 1.65g 3.02g 3%
Calories 89kcal 32kcal 3%
Carbs 14.65g 5.42g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Fats 2.82g 0.61g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.742mg 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.47mg 2%
Potassium 286mg 213mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 23.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.055g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.03g 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.3µg 1%
Copper 0.035mg 0.046mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.46g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 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 Marrow-stem Kale
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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.