Mashed potato vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mashed potato and pimiento
- Mashed potato has more phosphorus; however, pimiento has more vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pimiento's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 94% more.
- Mashed potato has 22 times more sodium than pimiento. Mashed potato has 306mg of sodium, while pimiento has 14mg.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index than pimiento.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Pimento, canned.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40.7% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +840% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
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
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 84.9mg | 94% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.68mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 133µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.161g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.215mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.615mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 23kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 5.1g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.045g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 8.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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 |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)