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Mashed potato vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mashed potato and Whey

  • Mashed potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Whey is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Whey covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11% more than Mashed potato.
  • Whey has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, mashed and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Iron +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +775%
Contains more Manganese +9700%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Selenium +137.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +775%
Contains more Manganese +9700%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Selenium +137.5%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +683.3%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +137.7%
Contains more Water +17%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +683.3%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +137.7%
Contains more Water +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%

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 Whey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Whey Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 5.14g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 0.85g Mashed potato
Fats 2.82g 0.36g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 5.14g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 27kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 5.14g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.31mg 0.06mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 46mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 161mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.22mg 0.13mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.004mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.001mg Mashed potato
Selenium 0.8µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 185IU 12IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.074mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.031mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.23g Whey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.1g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.011g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.