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Mashed potato vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and tikka Masala

  • Mashed potato has more vitamin B6; however, tikka Masala is higher in fiber, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Tikka Masala covers your daily need for fiber, 19% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has 3 times more vitamin B6 than tikka Masala. While mashed potato has 0.12mg of vitamin B6, tikka Masala has only 0.04mg.
  • Mashed potato has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more IronIron +351.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +518.2%
Contains more FatsFats +109.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.4%
Contains more OtherOther +328.6%

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
46% 33% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.3%

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 Tikka Masala
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Tikka Masala DV% diff.
Fiber 1.3g 6g 19%
Protein 1.65g 10.2g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.2mg 15%
Iron 0.31mg 1.4mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.5mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 97mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.577g 2.1g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Calories 89kcal 191kcal 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Carbs 14.65g 29.5g 5%
Fats 2.82g 5.9g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.2µg 5%
Folate 9µg 25µg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Phosphorus 59mg 77mg 3%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.5mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Sodium 306mg 247mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1g 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 1.5g 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Potassium 286mg 236mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 23.5g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 4g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Tikka Masala
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
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.