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Mashed potato vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mashed potato and Peppermint

  • Mashed potato has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need of Iron 60% more than Mashed potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +1538.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +1538.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +1100%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2196.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2196.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 78.65
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Equal in Carbs - 14.89
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 6.89g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 2.82g 0.94g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 89kcal 70kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Peppermint
Fiber 1.3g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 18mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 0.31mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 15mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 59mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 286mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 306mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.22mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.035mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.098mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 9µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.033g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.508g 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 Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.