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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.
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +780.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Zinc +1022.7%
Contains more Copper +297.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +780.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Zinc +1022.7%
Contains more Copper +297.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.114
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +665.5%
Contains more Fats +275.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%
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 Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +665.5%
Contains more Fats +275.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +470%
Contains more Fructose +560%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 11.52
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +470%
Contains more Fructose +560%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 11.52

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 13.35g 15.52g Wendy's hamburger
Protein 1.65g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 2.82g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 14.65g 16.82g Wendy's hamburger
Calories 89kcal 213kcal Wendy's hamburger
Starch 12.1g 11.52g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.5g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 18mg 34mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 0.31mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 59mg 103mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 286mg 195mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 395mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.035mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.098mg 0.187mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 0.8µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 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
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg 9µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 0.577g 3.689g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.55g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
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 contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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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