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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 from McChicken Sandwich is 18% higher.

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% 11% 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 Opinion
Calories 273kcal 89kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 1.65g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 2.82g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 26.67g 13.35g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 14.65g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 20mg 15mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 18mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 286mg Mashed potato
Iron 1.74mg 0.31mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.082mg 0.035mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg McChicken Sandwich
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 139mg 59mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 306mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.358mg 0.098mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.015mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.015mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 1.08mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.105g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 2.346g 0.577g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 0.72g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.342g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 0.2g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.174g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.146g McChicken Sandwich

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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