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Mashed potato vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and tomatillos

  • Mashed potato has more polyunsaturated fat; however, tomatillos are higher in manganese and vitamin C.
  • Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6648% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has 306 times more sodium than tomatillos. While mashed potato has 306mg of sodium, tomatillos have only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Tomatillos, raw.

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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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156022.4%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg

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 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.9%
Contains more FatsFats +176.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%

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
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +364.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.098mg 153mg 6648%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Sodium 306mg 1mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.417g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.85mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.056mg 5%
Copper 0.035mg 0.079mg 5%
Iron 0.31mg 0.62mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 10.1µg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 3%
Phosphorus 59mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 14.65g 5.84g 3%
Fats 2.82g 1.02g 3%
Calories 89kcal 32kcal 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g 2%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.139g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.044mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.035mg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 7.6mg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.155g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg 1%
Protein 1.65g 0.96g 1%
Potassium 286mg 268mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 3.94g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.93g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Tomatillo
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
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.43g)
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 ($)
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
  2. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.