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Potato vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese than Potato.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Mashed potato.
  • Potato has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Potato
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.1%
Contains more IronIron +248.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
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.
Potato
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1750%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2069.2%
~equal in Water ~79.62g
~equal in Other ~1.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
22% 27% 51%
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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2254.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
4
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 StarchStarch +42.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +120%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70%
~equal in 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.
Potato Mashed potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Mashed potato Opinion
Calories 93kcal 89kcal Potato
Protein 2.5g 1.65g Potato
Fats 0.13g 2.82g Mashed potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 0mg Potato
Net carbs 18.95g 13.35g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 14.65g Potato
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 18mg Mashed potato
Potassium 535mg 286mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.31mg Potato
Sugar 1.18g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.035mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.22mg Potato
Starch 17.27g 12.1g Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 59mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 306mg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.098mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.08mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.12mg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 2µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 28µg 9µg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Potato
Choline 14.8mg 13.4mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.577g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.342g Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.2g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Mashed potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Potato
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
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)

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/170093/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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