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Mashed potato vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Hamburger different?

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Phosphorus than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 57% higher.
  • Mashed potato has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain are the varieties 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.
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +829%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.5%
Contains more Zinc +1204.5%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +829%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.5%
Contains more Zinc +1204.5%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1957.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1957.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +86.6%
Contains more Protein +935.2%
Contains more Fats +409.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.5%
Contains more Other +42.1%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +86.6%
Contains more Protein +935.2%
Contains more Fats +409.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.5%
Contains more Other +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +663.2%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +663.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +915%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +915%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 1.65g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 2.82g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 14.65g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 89kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0.5g 4.15g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.31mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 59mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 286mg 226mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 414mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.035mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.098mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 0IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 9µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.814g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 5.096g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.38g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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

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.