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McChicken Sandwich vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mcChicken Sandwich and mashed potato

  • McChicken Sandwich is richer than mashed potato in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for mcChicken Sandwich is 18% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.9%
Contains more IronIron +461.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%

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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.1%
Contains more FatsFats +368.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.9%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
Contains more WaterWater +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +511.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +415%
Contains more FructoseFructose +865%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
McChicken Sandwich Mashed potato
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Mashed potato DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.342g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 1.08mg 18%
Protein 10.43g 1.65g 18%
Iron 1.74mg 0.31mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.015mg 16%
Fats 13.21g 2.82g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.015mg 14%
Sodium 624mg 306mg 14%
Phosphorus 139mg 59mg 11%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.098mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 0.72g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 9%
Calories 273kcal 89kcal 9%
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.346g 0.577g 8%
Calcium 88mg 18mg 7%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Copper 0.082mg 0.035mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg 4%
Carbs 27.97g 14.65g 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Potassium 173mg 286mg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 0.2g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 26.67g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 3.57g 0.5g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.079g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Mashed potato
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.769g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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