Mashed potato vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mashed potato and pear
- Mashed potato has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat, while pear has more fiber and copper.
- Mashed potato's daily need coverage for sodium is 13% higher.
- Pear contains 14 times less polyunsaturated fat than mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 1.342g of polyunsaturated fat, while pear contains 0.094g.
- The amount of sodium in pear is lower.
- Pear has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pear is 38, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Pears, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +570.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
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:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1914.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.5% |
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Carbs
~15.23g
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Water
~83.96g
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
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +757.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1327.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
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:
0.71 g
Glucose:
2.6 g
Fructose:
6.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +610% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3110% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 306mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 6.42g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.094g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 0.36g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.022g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 5.1mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.084g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 57kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 12.13g | N/A |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 15.23g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 9.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 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 |
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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
15%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)