Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Potato Skin VS Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%
Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes	9%	1%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Potato Skin	Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.97% 115kcal	24.2% 703kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.2g	0.84% 0.81g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.052g	1.05% 0.34g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.24% 0.02g	3.35% 0.054g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.37% 0.064g	1.1% 0.18g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	19% 24.7g	124% 161g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	9.2% 6.67g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	2.7% 1.94g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.77g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 1.96g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	13% 4.96g	34.5% 13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.1% 5.1g	29.6% 16.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Potato Skin	Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.47% 0.042mg	163% 1.96mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.8% 0.075mg	16.8% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.05mg	77.7% 12.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12% 0.6mg	82.6% 4.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	36.5% 0.47mg	114% 1.5mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	8.43% 33.7μg	23% 91μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	25% 22.6mg	179% 161mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0.4% 0.06mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	14.4% 17.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Potato Skin	Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.95% 59.5mg	5.36% 53.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	93% 0.84mg	35.5% 0.32mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	80.4% 6.43mg	30% 2.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	11% 45.6mg	31% 131mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	52% 1.2mg	14% 0.32mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	10.8% 75.4mg	44.2% 310mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	24% 820mg	64% 2179mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.1% 0.6μg	48.3% 26.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	10% 153mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.3% 0.69mg	12.6% 1.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.47% 165g	0.35% 13g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Potato Skin VS Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Potato Skin versus 7 oz of Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Potato Skin vs Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes:

• 7 oz of Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes Flakes contain 47 times more Vitamin B1, 2.9 times more Vitamin B2, 6.1 times more Vitamin B3, 6.9 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin B6, 2.7 times more Vitamin B9 and 7.1 times more Vitamin C than Raw Potato Skin.
• 7 ounces of Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes Flakes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Potato Skin vs Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes:

• 7 ounces of Potato Skin have 2.6 times more Copper, 2.7 times more Iron, 3.7 times more Manganese and 12.7 times more Water than Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes.
• While 7 oz of Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes Flakes contain 2.9 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Phosphorus, 2.7 times more Potassium, 44.7 times more Selenium, 7.7 times more Sodium and 2 times more Zinc than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Potato Skin and Dry Mashed Potatoes Flakes contain similar levels of Calcium per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Potato Skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes Flakes contain 6.1 times more Energy, 6.5 times more Carbohydrate, 2.6 times more Fiber and 3.2 times more Protein than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes Flakes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.