Mashed potato vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mashed potato and potato chips
- The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and manganese in potato chips is higher than in mashed potato.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 58% 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 potato chips is 56.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +346.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +425.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +774.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +349% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +912.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2069% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +274.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 12.17g | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 9.11mg | 58% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 34.6g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 10.96g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.66mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.306mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 1275mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 9.84g | 23% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 536kcal | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.63mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 3.827mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 165mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.44mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 22.1µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.197mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 52.9g | 13% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 7g | 11% |
| Folate | 9µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 37.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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 |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4090.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +324.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1127% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806.9% |
