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Mashed potato vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mashed potato and vermicelli

  • Mashed potato has more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, choline, iron, and fiber.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 209% more than mashed potato.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mashed potato is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more IronIron +483.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5374.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1827.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3275%

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1220.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1550%
Contains more FatsFats +2720%
Contains more WaterWater +569.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.9%
Contains more OtherOther +342.9%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3173.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.035mg 1.916mg 209%
Selenium 0.8µg 27µg 48%
Zinc 0.22mg 4.24mg 37%
Choline 13.4mg 177mg 30%
Carbs 14.65g 82.32g 23%
Iron 0.31mg 1.81mg 19%
Sodium 306mg 4mg 13%
Calories 89kcal 331kcal 12%
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.041g 9%
Potassium 286mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 59mg 20mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 55mg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 4%
Fats 2.82g 0.1g 4%
Magnesium 15mg 2mg 3%
Protein 1.65g 0.1g 3%
Saturated fat 0.577g 0.014g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 0.013g 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.51mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 17.44g N/A
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 Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.