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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +677.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1122.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1728.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +754.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +309.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
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 | +483.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +120% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +855% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1000% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.07µg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.31mg | 26% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 1.65g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.015mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.22mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.08mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 0.577g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 2.82g | 13% |
| Folate | 56µg | 9µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 0.72g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 89kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.342g | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 14.65g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 227mg | 286mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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
32%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.