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

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Differences between mashed potato and chicken sandwich

  • Mashed potato contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin E than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +471%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2387.5%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.4%

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +886.7%
Contains more FatsFats +296.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +522.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.7%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +36.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1050%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +295%
Contains more FructoseFructose +385%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 sandwich
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 Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 7.72mg 42%
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg 35%
Protein 1.65g 16.28g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.3mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.383mg 20%
Sodium 306mg 753mg 19%
Phosphorus 59mg 185mg 18%
Iron 0.31mg 1.77mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.23mg 18%
Fats 2.82g 11.19g 13%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 2.41mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 3.177g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 9µg 47µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 4.481g 9%
Calories 89kcal 250kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.577g 2.123g 7%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.219mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 3µg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 0.067mg 4%
Choline 13.4mg 35.3mg 4%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.61mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.13µg 3%
Starch 12.1g 16.5g 2%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 8.5µg 2%
Carbs 14.65g 20.89g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Fructose 0.2g 0.97g 1%
Potassium 286mg 245mg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.64g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g 0%
Trans fat 0.105g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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