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Muffin vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Muffin.
  • Muffin covers your daily need of Vitamin K 28% more than Mashed potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +358.2%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Equal in Sodium - 306
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +358.2%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Equal in Sodium - 306

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Contains more Fats +469.9%
Contains more Carbs +261.8%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Water +219%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Contains more Fats +469.9%
Contains more Carbs +261.8%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Water +219%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +34.8%
Contains more Sucrose +27910%
Contains more Glucose +515%
Contains more Fructose +505%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +34.8%
Contains more Sucrose +27910%
Contains more Glucose +515%
Contains more Fructose +505%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Mashed potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 13.35g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 1.65g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 2.82g Muffin
Carbs 53g 14.65g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 89kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 12.1g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.2g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 44mg 18mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.31mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 146mg 59mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 336mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.035mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.098mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.8µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.42mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.015mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.015mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.08mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 48µg 9µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.9µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.72g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.342g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.146g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.174g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Mashed potato
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
28%
Muffin
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. 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.

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