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Mashed potato vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mashed potato and pizza different?

  • Mashed potato contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.4%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2387.5%

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +590.3%
Contains more FatsFats +243.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96%
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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +122.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +290%
Contains more FructoseFructose +400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.39mg 31%
Iron 0.31mg 2.48mg 27%
Phosphorus 59mg 216mg 22%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Protein 1.65g 11.39g 19%
Saturated fat 0.577g 4.465g 18%
Calcium 18mg 188mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.825mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.42µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.195mg 14%
Sodium 306mg 598mg 13%
Fats 2.82g 9.69g 11%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.36mg 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.34mg 10%
Calories 89kcal 266kcal 9%
Copper 0.035mg 0.105mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Carbs 14.65g 33.33g 6%
Starch 12.1g 26.95g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 2.608g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.83mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 172mg 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 69µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.681g 2%
Fructose 0.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.7µg 1%
Choline 13.4mg 16.4mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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