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Mashed potato vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mashed potato and Scallion

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 in Scallion is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Mashed potato.
  • Scallion has 19 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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 Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Equal in Potassium - 276
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Equal in Potassium - 276

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 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3408.5%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3408.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 4.74g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 2.82g 0.19g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 7.34g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 32kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 2.33g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 18mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.31mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 59mg 37mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 276mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.22mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.035mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.098mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.525mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.061mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.027g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.074g 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 Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.