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Mashed potato vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Chicken McNuggets different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Chicken McNuggets.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Mashed potato.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +187.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%

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% 11% 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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +857%
Contains more FatsFats +602.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73%
~equal in Carbs ~15.09g

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
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1029.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mashed potato Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 89kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 1.65g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 2.82g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 13.35g 15.09g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 14.65g 15.09g Chicken McNuggets
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 18mg 11mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 252mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.5g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.049mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.22mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 306mg 566mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.11mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.114g Mashed potato
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.261g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Chicken McNuggets
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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets 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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.