Mashed potato vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mashed potato and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Mashed potato contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and manganese than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in mashed potato is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +403.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3087.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1442.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +74% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +582.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +419.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +456.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +343.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +865% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0.1g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 25.5µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 1.08µg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 5.952g | 31% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 11.26g | 19% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 14.64g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.56mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.211mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 137mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 2.833g | 10% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 282kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 4.005g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 2.22mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 1.17mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 26.39g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 21µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 220mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 5.106g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.256g)
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.