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Mustard vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard and Mashed potato

  • Mustard is higher than Mashed potato in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mustard contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Mashed potato. While Mustard contains 0.177mg of Vitamin B1, Mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mashed potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 +250%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +111.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Selenium +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +111.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Selenium +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.7%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +167.5%
Contains more Carbs +151.3%
Equal in Water - 79.62
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +126.7%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +167.5%
Contains more Carbs +151.3%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +110%
Contains more Glucose +135%
Contains more Fructose +15%
Contains more Starch +1790.6%
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +110%
Contains more Glucose +135%
Contains more Fructose +15%
Contains more Starch +1790.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 3.74g 1.65g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 2.82g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 60kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 0.64g 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.23g 0.2g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 4g 1.3g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 18mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.31mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 15mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 59mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1104mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.64mg 0.22mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.035mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.098mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0.8µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.015mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.015mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 7µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.105g Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.577g Mustard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.72g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.001g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.174g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.