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Mashed potato vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mashed potato and pickled cucumber

  • Mashed potato has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat; however, pickled cucumber is richer in vitamin K and copper.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily sodium needs 39% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less sodium.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of pickled cucumber is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1143.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.9%

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%
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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +696.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +1310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +548.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +148.4%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1556.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%

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 Pickled cucumber
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Pickled cucumber DV% diff.
Sodium 306mg 1208mg 39%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 47µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.009mg 9%
Potassium 286mg 23mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.081g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 59mg 14mg 6%
Copper 0.035mg 0.085mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Carbs 14.65g 2.26g 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 10µg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.011mg 4%
Fats 2.82g 0.2g 4%
Calories 89kcal 11kcal 4%
Protein 1.65g 0.33g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.052g 2%
Choline 13.4mg 3.6mg 2%
Folate 9µg 1µg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.09mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.003g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Iron 0.31mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 1.06g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.06g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Pickled cucumber
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
10%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.