Potato vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and mashed potato
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and vitamin B1, while mashed potato has more polyunsaturated fat.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
- Mashed potato contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.081mg of vitamin B1, while mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +195% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3033.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
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Water
~79.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 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 | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3095.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +26.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +70% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +30% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.12mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 1.342g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 286mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.577g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.65g | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 12.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 14.65g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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