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Mashed potato vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mashed potato and cheeseburgers 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.
  • 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, potato, mashed and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%
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%

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 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +985.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +900.6%
Contains more FatsFats +422%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.3%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +651.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +64.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +780%
Contains more FructoseFructose +870%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mashed potato Cheeseburger
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.8µg 19.6µg 34%
Iron 0.31mg 2.71mg 30%
Protein 1.65g 16.51g 30%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.76µg 29%
Saturated fat 0.577g 6.473g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.217mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.293mg 23%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.49mg 21%
Fats 2.82g 14.72g 18%
Folate 9µg 70µg 15%
Phosphorus 59mg 161mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 5.413g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Calories 89kcal 308kcal 11%
Calcium 18mg 119mg 10%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.316mg 9%
Sodium 306mg 515mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.228mg 8%
Copper 0.035mg 0.111mg 8%
Carbs 14.65g 28.03g 4%
Choline 13.4mg 28.9mg 3%
Starch 12.1g 19.87g 3%
Fiber 1.3g 2g 3%
Potassium 286mg 196mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.658g 2%
Fructose 0.2g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 4.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin A 43µg 50µg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.5g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0.57g 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 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Cheeseburger
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
9%
Mashed potato
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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