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Mashed potato vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Folate than Mashed potato.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Zinc +768.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Zinc +768.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1157.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 188
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1157.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +616.4%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +46%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +616.4%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +46%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +360%
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Fructose +745%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +360%
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Fructose +745%
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 McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.65g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 2.82g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 14.65g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 89kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.5g 3.97g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 18mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.31mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 15mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 59mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 286mg 181mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 460mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.035mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.098mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.588g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.803g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.306g 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 McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.226g)
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.