Mashed potato vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mashed potato and Taco salad
- Mashed potato has less Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Folate, and Calcium.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 14% more.
- Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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.
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Potassium
+36.2%
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Sodium
-20.5%
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Calcium
+438.9%
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Iron
+271%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Zinc
+518.2%
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Copper
+222.9%
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Manganese
+70.4%
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Selenium
+175%
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Potassium
+36.2%
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Sodium
-20.5%
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Calcium
+438.9%
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Iron
+271%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Zinc
+518.2%
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Copper
+222.9%
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Manganese
+70.4%
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Selenium
+175%
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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Vitamin A
+60.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1100%
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Vitamin B3
+14.8%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+357.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
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Vitamin A
+60.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1100%
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Vitamin B3
+14.8%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+357.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+23%
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Protein
+304.8%
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Fats
+164.5%
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Other
+27%
Equal in Water - 72.35
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
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1.26 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Carbs
+23%
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Protein
+304.8%
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Fats
+164.5%
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+27%
Equal in Water - 72.35
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+261.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.342 g
Saturated Fat:
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.883 g
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Saturated Fat
-83.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+261.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.35g | 11.91g |
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| Protein | 1.65g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 2.82g | 7.46g |
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| Carbs | 14.65g | 11.91g |
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| Calories | 89kcal | 141kcal |
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| Starch | 12.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Sugar | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 306mg | 385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 185IU | 297IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.105g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.577g | 3.446g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.72g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.883g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)