McDonald's Big Mac vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and potato salad
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate, while potato salad has more vitamin C.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
- Potato salad contains 7 times less folate than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of folate, while potato salad contains 7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +510.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +280.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.1% |
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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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1121.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.737g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.68g | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.65mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.89mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.429g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 68mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 52mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 529mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.48g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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