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Vanilla extract vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vanilla extract and Mashed potato different?

  • Vanilla extract is higher in Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Mashed potato is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Mashed potato is 13% higher.
  • Vanilla extract contains 25 times more Sugar than Mashed potato. While Vanilla extract contains 12.65g of Sugar, Mashed potato contains only 0.5g.

Vanilla extract 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +883.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +883.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 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 B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2650%
Contains more Protein +2650%
Contains more Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Water +51.4%
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 Other +2650%
Contains more Protein +2650%
Contains more Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Water +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33450%
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33450%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vanilla extract 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 0.06g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.06g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 12.65g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 288kcal 89kcal Vanilla extract
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 12.65g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 11mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.12mg 0.31mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 6mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 148mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 9mg 306mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.072mg 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.098mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.015mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 0µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.577g Vanilla extract
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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%
Vanilla extract
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.