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Mashed potato vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mashed potato and swordfish

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and choline in swordfish is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Swordfish covers your daily selenium needs 123% more than mashed potato.
  • Swordfish has 3 times less sodium than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of sodium, while swordfish has 97mg.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +653.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8462.5%

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.
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%
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% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +756.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~43µg

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1321.2%
Contains more FatsFats +181.2%

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +392.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.368g

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 Swordfish
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 0.8µg 68.5µg 123%
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.62µg 65%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 9.254mg 51%
Protein 1.65g 23.45g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.615mg 38%
Phosphorus 59mg 304mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 2.41mg 13%
Choline 13.4mg 77.5mg 12%
Sodium 306mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Fats 2.82g 7.93g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 3.544g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.089mg 6%
Potassium 286mg 499mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.577g 1.911g 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 35mg 5%
Carbs 14.65g 0g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Calories 89kcal 172kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.063mg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.013mg 4%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.45mg 2%
Copper 0.035mg 0.046mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 43µg 43µg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0.056g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.368g 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.022g 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 Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.334g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.