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Mashed potato vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mashed potato and Semolina

  • Semolina is higher than Mashed potato in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Semolina covers your daily Manganese needs 41% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains 153 times more Sodium than Semolina. While Mashed potato contains 306mg of Sodium, Semolina contains only 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Calcium +294.4%
Contains more Iron +138.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +363.6%
Contains more Copper +711.4%
Contains more Manganese +956.1%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
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 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Calcium +294.4%
Contains more Iron +138.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +363.6%
Contains more Copper +711.4%
Contains more Manganese +956.1%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +173.8%
Contains more Water +707.5%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +355.2%
Contains more Carbs +452.2%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +173.8%
Contains more Water +707.5%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +355.2%
Contains more Carbs +452.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +81.8%
Contains more Fructose +900%
Contains more Starch +464.4%
Contains more Sucrose +110%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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Starch: 68.29 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +81.8%
Contains more Fructose +900%
Contains more Starch +464.4%
Contains more Sucrose +110%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 1.65g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 2.82g 1.03g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 89kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 12.1g 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.2g 0.02g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 18mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 0.31mg 0.74mg Semolina
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 59mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 286mg 174mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 0.22mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.035mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.098mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.03mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 9µg 8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.105g Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.294g Semolina
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.258g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.322g 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 Semolina
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
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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