Which is healthier, Mashed Potato or Pasta?

Pasta wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Mashed Potato has 113 calories and 2g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Mashed Potato vs Pasta?

Mashed Potato contains 113 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Mashed Potato or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 2g.

Mashed Potato vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Mashed Potato 4

6 Pasta

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Mashed Potato	Pasta	Better
Calories	113kcal	131kcal	Mashed Potato
Protein	2g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	4.2g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	16.8g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	1.4g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	1.3g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	6.5mg	0mg	Mashed Potato
Calcium	22mg	7mg	Mashed Potato
Iron	0.3mg	0.5mg	Pasta
Potassium	284mg	24mg	Mashed Potato

Macronutrient Breakdown

Mashed Potato

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

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

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.