Cheeseburger vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheeseburgers and mashed potato different?
- Mashed potato contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and phosphorus than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for selenium, 34% more than mashed potato.
- Cheeseburgers have 24 times more vitamin B2 than mashed potato. Cheeseburgers have 0.363mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +774.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1031.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1853.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +985.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +677.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +900.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +422% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +651.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +64.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +780% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +870% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 0.8µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.31mg | 30% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 1.65g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.07µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 0.577g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.015mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.08mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.015mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.22mg | 21% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 2.82g | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 59mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 0.72g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 89kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.098mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 306mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 14.65g | 4% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 13.4mg | 3% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 12.1g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.342g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 5.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)