Mashed potato vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mashed potato and Nachos?
- The amount of Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium in Nachos are higher than in Mashed potato.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 24% more.
- Mashed potato has less Saturated Fat.
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +975% |
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 | +781% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +871.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +227.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +662.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1847.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.6% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +134.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +430% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 1.65g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 2.82g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.35g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 14.65g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 12.1g | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 306mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 185IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.07µg | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.105g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 13.4mg | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.577g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.72g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.617g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 4.343g |
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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
9%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)