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McDonald's hamburger vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McDonald's hamburger and Mashed potato?

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, and Calcium in McDonald's hamburger is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
  • Mashed potato contains 16 times less Vitamin B1 than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger contains 0.247mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato has less Saturated Fat.

We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, potato, mashed types 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 Calcium +605.6%
Contains more Iron +825.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +786.4%
Contains more Copper +174.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Selenium +3175%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +605.6%
Contains more Iron +825.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +786.4%
Contains more Copper +174.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.6%
Contains more Selenium +3175%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%

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 +1546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 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 +1546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +683%
Contains more Fats +257.8%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +78.8%
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 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 +683%
Contains more Fats +257.8%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 13.35g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 1.65g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 2.82g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 14.65g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 89kcal McDonald's hamburger
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 3.3g 0.2g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 127mg 18mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 0.31mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 15mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 59mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 494mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 1.95mg 0.22mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.035mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.098mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 0.8µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.015mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.015mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 1.08mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 64µg 9µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.07µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 3.504g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 0.72g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 1.342g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger 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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.927g)
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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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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