Water vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between water and mashed potato
- Water contains less phosphorus, potassium, and fiber than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato's daily need coverage for sodium is 13% higher.
- The amount of sodium in water is lower.
- Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.
The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 5mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 286mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 14.65g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 0g | 1.65g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1160% |
