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

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

  • 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.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +777.8%
~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
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
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +726.7%
Contains more FatsFats +242.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%

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
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +277.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.3%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.