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Mashed potato vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mashed potato and Quince

  • Mashed potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Quince is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Quince covers your daily Vitamin C needs 17% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains 77 times more Sodium than Quince. While Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, Quince contains only 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Quinces, raw.

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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 Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +271.4%
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 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +271.4%

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.
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Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
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 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +312.5%
Contains more Fats +2720%
Contains more Other +215%
Equal in Carbs - 15.3
Equal in Water - 83.8
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +312.5%
Contains more Fats +2720%
Contains more Other +215%
Equal in Carbs - 15.3
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2584%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2584%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Quince Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 13.4g Quince
Protein 1.65g 0.4g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.1g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 15.3g Quince
Calories 89kcal 57kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Quince
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 18mg 11mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 17mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 197mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.22mg 0.04mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 40IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 2µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.03mg Quince
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.2mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Quince
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.01g Quince
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.036g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.05g Mashed potato
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 Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.