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Mashed potato vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 than Mashed potato.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 55% higher.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +641.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +139.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +641.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +139.8%

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 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +777.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Protein +726.7%
Contains more Fats +242.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Other +94.4%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Protein +726.7%
Contains more Fats +242.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Other +94.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.3%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +115%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +115%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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.
Mashed potato Egg McMUFFIN
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 Mashed potato Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 1.65g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 2.82g 9.66g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 14.65g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 89kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.5g 2.13g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 0.31mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 59mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 286mg 173mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 617mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.035mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.098mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 9µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 0mg 165mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.109g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.592g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.114g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Egg McMUFFIN
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
9%
Mashed potato
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN 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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

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

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