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Mashed potato vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mashed potato and rum different?

  • Mashed potato has more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat than rum.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for mashed potato is 13% higher.
  • Rum has less sodium.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index (0) than mashed potato (87).

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Rum
Rum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14200%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1080%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Rum
Rum
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
Rum
Rum
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67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2550.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Rum DV% diff.
Sodium 306mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0g 9%
Potassium 286mg 2mg 8%
Phosphorus 59mg 5mg 8%
Calories 89kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 14.65g 0g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fats 2.82g 0g 4%
Magnesium 15mg 0mg 4%
Protein 1.65g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.018mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0g 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.035mg 0.05mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0g 2%
Choline 13.4mg 0mg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.12mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.008mg 1%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.