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Potato vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato and Mashed potato

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato has more Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Mashed potato contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Potato. Potato contains 0.081mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato 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 Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9150%
Contains more Vitamin E +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +195%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9150%
Contains more Vitamin E +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +195%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Fats +3033.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 79.62
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Fats +3033.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3095.2%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3095.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +26.4%
Contains more Sucrose +70%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Fructose +30%
95% 2%
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
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 +26.4%
Contains more Sucrose +70%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Fructose +30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 13.35g Potato
Protein 2.05g 1.65g Potato
Fats 0.09g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 17.49g 14.65g Potato
Calories 77kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 15.29g 12.1g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 0.2g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g Potato
Calcium 12mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.31mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 425mg 286mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 306mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.035mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.098mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 2IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.12mg Potato
Folate 15µg 9µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 2µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.577g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.342g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
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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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.
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.