Which is healthier, Butter or Mashed Potato?

Mashed Potato wins in 8 out of 10 nutritional categories. Butter has 717 calories and 0.9g protein per 100g, while Mashed Potato has 113 calories and 2g protein.

How many calories are in Butter vs Mashed Potato?

Butter contains 717 calories per 100g, while Mashed Potato contains 113 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Butter or Mashed Potato?

Mashed Potato has more protein with 2g per 100g compared to 0.9g.

Butter vs Mashed Potato

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Butter	Mashed Potato	Better
Calories	717kcal	113kcal	Mashed Potato
Protein	0.9g	2g	Mashed Potato
Total Fat	81.1g	4.2g	Mashed Potato
Carbohydrates	0.1g	16.8g	Mashed Potato
Fiber	0g	1.4g	Mashed Potato
Sugar	0.1g	1.3g	Butter
Vitamin C	0mg	6.5mg	Mashed Potato
Calcium	24mg	22mg	Butter
Iron	0mg	0.3mg	Mashed Potato
Potassium	24mg	284mg	Mashed Potato

Macronutrient Breakdown

Butter

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 81.1g Carbs: 0.1g

Mashed Potato

Protein: 2g Fat: 4.2g Carbs: 16.8g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.