Mashed potato vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mashed potato and mcFlurry?
- Mashed potato is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, mcFlurry is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- McFlurry's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
- McFlurry contains 8 times less vitamin B3 than mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while mcFlurry contains 0.139mg.
- McFlurry has less sodium.
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +677% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +757.1% |
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:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.1% |
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.9% |
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:
16.9 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
6.23 g
Maltose:
0.28 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +16800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +275% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.21g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.6µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.243mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 3.402g | 13% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 135mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.282g | 7% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 6.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 4.02g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 177kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 26.82g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 208mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 26.62g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 24.37g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.281g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.