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McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Phosphorus than McDonald's Quarter Pounder.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 50% more than Mashed potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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.
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +677.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Zinc +1122.7%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +677.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Zinc +1122.7%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%

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 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.2%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.2%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +754.5%
Contains more Fats +309.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Water +58.1%
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 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 Protein +754.5%
Contains more Fats +309.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Water +58.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.2%
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +855%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +855%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder Mashed potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 McDonald's Quarter Pounder Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 13.35g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 14.1g 1.65g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 2.82g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 22.17g 14.65g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calories 244kcal 89kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 2.2g 0.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 84mg 18mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 2.41mg 0.31mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 15mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 124mg 59mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 227mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 427mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 2.69mg 0.22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.107mg 0.035mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg 0.098mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 56IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.015mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.015mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 1.08mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 56µg 9µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.07µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 39mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 4.008g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 0.72g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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
McDonald's Quarter Pounder Mashed potato
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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.431g)
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. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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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