McDonald's Big Mac vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and hash browns
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate; however, hash browns are higher in vitamin C.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than hash browns.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +510.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1250% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.665g | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.6mg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.58g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.36mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.038mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 7.827g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.838mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.54g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 566mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 28.88g | 3% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 17.04g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 272kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
~equal in
Water
~49.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1751.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +235.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +604.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
