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Chicken McNuggets vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken McNuggets and Mashed potato different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Chicken McNuggets.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Mashed potato.

McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +187.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +361%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +187.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +361%
Contains more Zinc +168.2%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +857%
Contains more Fats +602.5%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +68.9%
Equal in Carbs - 14.65
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +857%
Contains more Fats +602.5%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +68.9%
Equal in Carbs - 14.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1029.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Mashed potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 13.35g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 1.65g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 2.82g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 14.65g Chicken McNuggets
Calories 302kcal 89kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0g 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.08g 0.5g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 11mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.89mg 0.31mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 59mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 566mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.59mg 0.22mg Chicken McNuggets
Copper 0.049mg 0.035mg Chicken McNuggets
Manganese 0.14mg 0.098mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.015mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.015mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 1.08mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.12mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.07µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 3.261g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 0.72g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.342g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 1.146g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.174g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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