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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.
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 19% 36% 19% 59% 22% 16% 59% 57% 34% 139%
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.
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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
11% 15% 26% 46% 2%
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
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% 31% 47%
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
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
3% 27% 53% 5% 12%
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 +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.1g
~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 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 89kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 1.65g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 2.82g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 13.35g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 14.65g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 18mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 286mg 220mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 0.5g 3.67g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.035mg 0.066mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.22mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 306mg 434mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.098mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 0.8µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.13mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 5.9µg 4.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.128g Mashed potato
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 2.833g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 0.2g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
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.

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 Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients

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

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