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Mashed potato vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mashed potato and mcGriddles?

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and folate in mcGriddles is higher than in mashed potato.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 37% more.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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.
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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +358.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 14% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.108mg

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +409.7%
Contains more FatsFats +529.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96%

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +946.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.1%

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +42.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6060%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1855%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 McGriddles
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 McGriddles DV% diff.
Phosphorus 59mg 316mg 37%
Fats 2.82g 17.76g 23%
Saturated fat 0.577g 5.435g 22%
Sodium 306mg 737mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 7.532g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.209mg 16%
Protein 1.65g 8.41g 14%
Iron 0.31mg 1.42mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.082mg 13%
Calories 89kcal 312kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.156mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.27µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 2.591g 8%
Folate 9µg 37µg 7%
Carbs 14.65g 31.25g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Copper 0.035mg 0.079mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 63mg 5%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.76mg 5%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.198mg 4%
Potassium 286mg 145mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.108mg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 30.25g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 11.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0.956g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0.14g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.858g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.