McDonald's Big Mac vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and potato chips different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, while potato chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, magnesium, and manganese.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than potato chips.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +235% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.6% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 12.17g | 79% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 10.96g | 33% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 1275mg | 32% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 34.6g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.306mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9.84g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 536kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 4.8g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 52.9g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.44mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 7g | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 165mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.827mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.197mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Folate | 46µg | 45µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.7% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3877.1% |
