Mashed potato vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mashed potato and tart different?
- Mashed potato has more potassium; however, tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and magnesium.
- Tart covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 41% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato has 4 times more potassium than tart. Mashed potato has 286mg of potassium, while tart has 66mg.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.
Fast foods, potato, mashed and Breakfast tart, low fat types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1003.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1512.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +562.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1011.1% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
5.99 g
Carbs:
76.8 g
Water:
12.04 g
Other:
1.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +561.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +424.2% |
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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
1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.878 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.549mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 3.42mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 285µg | 27% |
| Folate | 9µg | 100µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.285mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 12.9µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 76.8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.38mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 3.8mg | 17% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 372kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 3.338g | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 3.99g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 5.99g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 1.393g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.878g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 361mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 4.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 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 | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)