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Mashed potato vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mashed potato and roe?

  • Roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin C, copper, and zinc than mashed potato.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 478% higher.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than roe (27).

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +653.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +481.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +772.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6362.5%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16385.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +922.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +663%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1634.5%
Contains more FatsFats +191.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.3%

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
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 11.54µg 478%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.8µg 51.7µg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.949mg 72%
Phosphorus 59mg 515mg 65%
Protein 1.65g 28.62g 54%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.277mg 22%
Folate 9µg 92µg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 3.404g 14%
Copper 0.035mg 0.128mg 10%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.28mg 10%
Sodium 306mg 117mg 8%
Fats 2.82g 8.23g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.192mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.577g 1.866g 6%
Calories 89kcal 204kcal 6%
Iron 0.31mg 0.77mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 91µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.185mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.013mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 2.129g 4%
Carbs 14.65g 1.92g 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 1.92g N/A
Potassium 286mg 283mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $100)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.