Mashed potato vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mashed potato and mustard
- Mustard is higher than mashed potato in selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Mustard covers your daily selenium needs 59% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato contains 2 times more potassium than mustard. While mashed potato contains 286mg of potassium, mustard contains only 152mg.
- The amount of sodium in mashed potato is lower.
- The glycemic index of mustard is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +419.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +330.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4087.5% |
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 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +321.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.2% |
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:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.5% |
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Water
~83.72g
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
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.64 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1790.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +110% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +135% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +15% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 33.5µg | 59% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 1104mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.177mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.422mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 0.64g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.4µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2.182g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.774g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 5.83g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.565mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 22.4mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.214g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 3.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.373g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.