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Mashed potato vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mashed potato and Wendy's hamburger different?

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Wendy's hamburger.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 58% more than Mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, mashed and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types were used 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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +780.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +297.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1022.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2175%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.114mg

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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +665.5%
Contains more FatsFats +275.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

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
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%

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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +470%
Contains more FructoseFructose +560%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~11.52g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 89kcal 213kcal Wendy's hamburger
Protein 1.65g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 2.82g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 13.35g 15.52g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 14.65g 16.82g Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 18mg 34mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 286mg 195mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.5g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.035mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.22mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 12.1g 11.52g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 103mg Wendy's hamburger
Sodium 306mg 395mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.187mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 0.8µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.114mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.689g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.55g Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 0.2g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Wendy's hamburger
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.112g)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients

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

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