Parsley vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parsley and mashed potato?
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, copper, calcium, magnesium, and fiber than mashed potato.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1362% higher.
- Parsley is lower in sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than parsley (32).
We used Parsley, fresh and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +879.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +553.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27696.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.4% |
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Water
~79.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +982.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 5.9µg | 1362% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 0mg | 148% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.31mg | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 43µg | 42% |
| Folate | 152µg | 9µg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.035mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 306mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 554mg | 286mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 1.65g | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 14.65g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 1.08mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | 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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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
379%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)