Mashed potato vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and noodles different?
- Mashed potato is higher in potassium; however, noodles is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for noodles is 42% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 61 times more sodium than noodles. While mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, noodles contains only 5mg.
- Noodles has a lower glycemic index (50) than mashed potato (87).
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +652.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +374.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +221.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2887.5% |
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 | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1826.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.8% |
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:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.7% |
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
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.4% |
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 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +150% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.289mg | 23% |
| Folate | 9µg | 84µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.47mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.136mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.315mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 2.077mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 4.54g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.552g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 25.16g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 138kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.09µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.419g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 2.07g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.581g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 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
9%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)