McDonald's Big Mac vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and potato wedges?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, protein, fats, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet potato wedges are higher in vitamin C.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +673.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 2.2g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 49mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.7mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.55g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.54mg | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 123kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 394mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.451g | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 25.5g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.102g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.6g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 217kcal | 456kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 39g | 81g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.99 | 2.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | 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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +337.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +580% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
