McDonald's Big Mac vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Big Mac and Potato pancake different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato pancake is 30% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 4 times more Calcium than Potato pancake. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of Calcium, Potato pancake contains only 32mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less Sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+262.5%
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Iron
+19.8%
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Sodium
-39.8%
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Zinc
+172.9%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Potassium
+243.6%
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Copper
+83.7%
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Manganese
+26.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
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Calcium
+262.5%
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Iron
+19.8%
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Sodium
-39.8%
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Zinc
+172.9%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Potassium
+243.6%
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Copper
+83.7%
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Manganese
+26.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
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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Vitamin A
+66.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.4%
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Vitamin B2
+20.8%
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Vitamin B3
+102.4%
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Folate
+12.2%
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Vitamin B12
+203.4%
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Vitamin C
+6800%
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Vitamin A
+66.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.4%
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Vitamin B2
+20.8%
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Vitamin B3
+102.4%
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Folate
+12.2%
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Vitamin B12
+203.4%
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Vitamin C
+6800%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+94.4%
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Carbs
+38.5%
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+94.6%
Equal in Fats - 14.76
Equal in Water - 47.77
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
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Protein
+94.4%
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Carbs
+38.5%
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+94.6%
Equal in Fats - 14.76
Equal in Water - 47.77
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2356.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.73
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.516 g
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Saturated Fat
-34.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2356.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.73
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+17.9%
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Glucose
+36.8%
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Fructose
+201.8%
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Lactose
+966.7%
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Maltose
+1533.3%
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Starch
+∞%
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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:
20.88 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.76 g
Fructose:
0.56 g
Lactose:
0.03 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0.03 g
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Sucrose
+17.9%
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Glucose
+36.8%
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Fructose
+201.8%
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+966.7%
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+1533.3%
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+∞%
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 24.51g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 6.08g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 14.76g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 268kcal |
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| Starch | 20.88g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.56g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.79g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.67mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 622mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 764mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.26mg |
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| Selenium | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 113IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 27.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.24mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.442mg |
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| Lysine | 0.389mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.369mg |
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| Histidine | 0.141mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 95mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 2.496g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.73g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 7.516g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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.