Mashed potato vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mashed potato and sweet potatoes?
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and potassium in sweet potatoes is higher than in mashed potato.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 102% more.
- Sweet potatoes contain 9 times less sodium than mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 306mg of sodium, while sweet potatoes contain 36mg.
- Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index (70) than mashed potato (87).
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2134.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +613.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1780% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
~equal in
Water
~75.78g
~equal in
Other
~1.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1358.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +71.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2180% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 961µg | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.6mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.497mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.161mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.286mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.092g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.106mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 475mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.487mg | 3% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 7.05g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.052g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.002g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 20.71g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 90kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.5g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)