Mashed potato vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mashed potato and mars
- Mashed potato contains less calcium and iron than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% higher.
- Mars contains 2 times less sodium than mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 11.651g | 50% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 19.32g | 25% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 72.4g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 306mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.65g | 4.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4583.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +585.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +394.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
