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

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

  • 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.
  • Mashed potato has 25 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 0.368mg of Vitamin B2, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more IronIron +641.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +486.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +777.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +726.7%
Contains more FatsFats +242.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
22% 27% 51%
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 +277.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +115%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in 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.
Egg McMUFFIN Mashed potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Egg McMUFFIN Mashed potato Opinion
Calories 228kcal 89kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 1.65g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 2.82g Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 20.57g 13.35g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 21.67g 14.65g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 165mg 0mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 192mg 18mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 286mg Mashed potato
Iron 2.3mg 0.31mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Mashed potato
Copper 0.084mg 0.035mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.29mg 0.22mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 200mg 59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 306mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.42mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg 0.098mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.015mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.015mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 1.08mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.12mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 79µg 9µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.105g Mashed potato
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 3.592g 0.577g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 0.72g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.342g Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g 0.2g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 1.146g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Mashed potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
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 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 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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.