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Mashed potato vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mashed potato and powdered milk

  • Mashed potato contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B1 than powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mashed potato is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365%
Contains more IronIron +51.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1418.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1215.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1937.5%

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%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +776.1%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3123.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1495.2%
Contains more FatsFats +847.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.3%
Contains more OtherOther +382.5%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1000.6%

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 Powdered milk
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3.25µg 133%
Phosphorus 59mg 776mg 102%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.205mg 92%
Calcium 18mg 912mg 89%
Saturated fat 0.577g 16.742g 73%
Protein 1.65g 26.32g 49%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Fats 2.82g 26.71g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Potassium 286mg 1330mg 31%
Zinc 0.22mg 3.34mg 28%
Selenium 0.8µg 16.3µg 28%
Vitamin A 43µg 258µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.283mg 22%
Calories 89kcal 496kcal 20%
Choline 13.4mg 117.4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 7.924g 18%
Magnesium 15mg 85mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.302mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Carbs 14.65g 38.42g 8%
Folate 9µg 37µg 7%
Copper 0.035mg 0.08mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.665g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.646mg 3%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Sodium 306mg 371mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Iron 0.31mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.58mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 38.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.