Wafer vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wafer and mashed potato?
- Wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and folate than mashed potato.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 48% higher.
- Mashed potato has 18 times less vitamin B2 than wafer. Wafer has 0.266mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Mashed potato is lower in saturated fat.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than wafer (61).
We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this comparison.
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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 | +253.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1193.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1222.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +610.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +612.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +403.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +396.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1669.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 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 | +575.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.035mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.31mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.098mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 1.342g | 19% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 14.65g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.015mg | 19% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 2.82g | 18% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 89kcal | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.577g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.08mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 1.65g | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 9µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.72g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 286mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.07µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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 |
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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
21%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)