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

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Differences between Chicken sandwich and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +471%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.3%
Contains more Copper +91.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +471%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.3%
Contains more Copper +91.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%

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 E +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +478.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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 E +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +478.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +886.7%
Contains more Fats +296.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Water +62.7%
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +886.7%
Contains more Fats +296.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Water +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +36.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1050%
Contains more Glucose +295%
Contains more Fructose +385%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +36.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1050%
Contains more Glucose +295%
Contains more Fructose +385%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 13.35g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 1.65g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 2.82g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 14.65g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 89kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 12.1g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0.2g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 18mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 0.31mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 59mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 753mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.61mg 0.22mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.035mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.098mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.8µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.42mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.015mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.015mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.12mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.07µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 5.9µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.105g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.72g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.342g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.146g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.174g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Chicken sandwich

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Chicken sandwich 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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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