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Sweet and sour vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet and sour and mashed potato different?

  • Sweet and sour is higher in manganese and vitamin C; however, mashed potato is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for sweet and sour is 29% higher.
  • Sweet and sour has a lower glycemic index (70) than mashed potato (87).

Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 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 CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +742.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
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.
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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
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% 14% 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 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2850%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +458.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 CarbsCarbs +160.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14000%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
~equal in Other ~1.26g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Mashed potato DV% diff.
Manganese 0.761mg 0.098mg 29%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.342g 9%
Carbs 38.22g 14.65g 8%
Phosphorus 7mg 59mg 7%
Potassium 99mg 286mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 1.08mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Copper 0.079mg 0.035mg 5%
Fats 0.02g 2.82g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.015mg 3%
Protein 0.27g 1.65g 3%
Calories 150kcal 89kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.42mg 3%
Sodium 371mg 306mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.577g 3%
Choline 2.4mg 13.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.72g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.22mg 1%
Iron 0.21mg 0.31mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 38.12g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 18.75g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.015mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour 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
6%
Sweet and sour
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.