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Mashed potato vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mashed potato and Safflower

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2 in Safflower is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Safflower covers your daily Copper needs 190% more than Mashed potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +1480.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +991.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +2195.5%
Contains more Copper +4891.4%
Contains more Manganese +1955.1%
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +1480.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +991.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +2195.5%
Contains more Copper +4891.4%
Contains more Manganese +1955.1%

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 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Folate +1677.8%
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% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Folate +1677.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1316.7%
Contains more Protein +880.6%
Contains more Fats +1263.5%
Contains more Carbs +134.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Water +1316.7%
Contains more Protein +880.6%
Contains more Fats +1263.5%
Contains more Carbs +134.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2003.1%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2003.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 1.65g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 2.82g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 14.65g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 89kcal 517kcal Safflower
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Safflower
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 0.31mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 15mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 59mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 286mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 306mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 0.22mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.035mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.098mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 50IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 9µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.105g Safflower
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.682g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 28.223g Safflower
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 Safflower
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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.