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McGriddles vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McGriddles and Mashed potato?

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Folate in McGriddles are higher than in Mashed potato.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.

We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, potato, mashed types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 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 CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +358.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 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 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 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 +409.7%
Contains more FatsFats +529.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96%
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 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 +946.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 +6060%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1855%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +42.9%
~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.
McGriddles 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Mashed potato Opinion
Calories 312kcal 89kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 1.65g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 2.82g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 13.35g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 14.65g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Mashed potato
Calcium 63mg 18mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 286mg Mashed potato
Iron 1.42mg 0.31mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1g 1.3g Mashed potato
Copper 0.079mg 0.035mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.22mg McGriddles
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 316mg 59mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 306mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.198mg 0.098mg McGriddles
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.015mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.015mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 1.08mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.07µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Folate 37µg 9µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.105g Mashed potato
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 5.435g 0.577g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 0.72g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.342g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g 0.2g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles 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
20%
McGriddles
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.858g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.