Tart vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tart and mashed potato different?
- Tart has more vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and magnesium; however, mashed potato is richer in potassium.
- Tart covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 41% more than mashed potato.
- Tart has 19 times more vitamin B1 than mashed potato. Tart has 0.285mg of vitamin B1, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.
Breakfast tart, low fat and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1003.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1512.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +562.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
5.99 g
Carbs:
76.8 g
Water:
12.04 g
Other:
1.18 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +424.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +561.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.878 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.549mg | 0.015mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.31mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 285µg | 43µg | 27% |
| Folate | 100µg | 9µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.285mg | 0.015mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 0.8µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 76.8g | 14.65g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.12mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.08mg | 17% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 89kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.338g | 0.72g | 7% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 286mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 1.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.99g | 2.82g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.393g | 0.577g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.878g | 1.342g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 306mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.3g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.87g | 0.5g | N/A |
| 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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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
43%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.816g)
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 ($)