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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 is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 24% more.
  • Mashed potato has less saturated fat.
  • Nachos have a lower glycemic index (75) than mashed potato (87).

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.
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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~313mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +760%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.07µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
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
96%
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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
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 +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Mashed potato Nachos
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 14.02g 33%
Fats 2.82g 21.5g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.04g 25%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 4.08mg 24%
Phosphorus 59mg 198mg 20%
Selenium 0.8µg 8.6µg 14%
Calories 89kcal 343kcal 13%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 19.3µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.133mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.123mg 9%
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.577g 2.173g 7%
Starch 12.1g 28.33g 7%
Carbs 14.65g 34.91g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg 7%
Magnesium 15mg 42mg 6%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.86mg 6%
Iron 0.31mg 0.75mg 6%
Protein 1.65g 4.32g 5%
Calcium 18mg 63mg 5%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.187mg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 5µg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.63mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 362mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 26.4mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 2.17g N/A
Sodium 306mg 313mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.07µg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0.058g N/A
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
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 ($)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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