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Mashed potato vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Minestrone different?

  • Mashed potato has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat than Minestrone.
  • Mashed potato contains 5 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. While Mashed potato contains 15mg of Magnesium, Minestrone contains only 3mg.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%

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 B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +171.2%
Contains more Carbs +214.4%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.77
Equal in Other - 1.2
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +171.2%
Contains more Carbs +214.4%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.77
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 4.26g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 2.82g 1.04g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 4.66g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 34kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Minestrone
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 14mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 15mg 3mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 23mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 130mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.22mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.035mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.098mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.018mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.391mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.041mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.29g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.46g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.