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Mashed potato vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mashed potato and Potato salad

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin C, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Mashed potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +237.1%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Manganese - 0.101
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +237.1%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Manganese - 0.101

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 A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +190.8%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 76
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +190.8%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 9.87g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 2.82g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 14.65g 11.17g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 18mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.31mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 59mg 52mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 254mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 529mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.035mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.098mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 0.8µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 185IU 157IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 32µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.89mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 9µg 7µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 0.577g 1.429g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 3.737g Potato salad
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 Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.