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Spaghetti vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spaghetti and Mashed potato

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Mashed potato is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has 3 times less Manganese than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of Manganese, while Mashed potato has 0.098mg.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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.
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.8%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.8%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +550%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +251.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +350%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +251.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.7%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +115%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +566.7%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 +115%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +566.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 13.35g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 1.65g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 30.86g 14.65g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 89kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g 12.1g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.56g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.5mg 0.31mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 44mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1mg 306mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.22mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.035mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.098mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 0.8µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.015mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 7µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.577g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.174g Mashed potato

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Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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