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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and succotash

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, succotash has more manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 5.4% 33% 69% 62% 17% 48% 0.52% 90% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +544.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234%
~equal in Iron ~1.83mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 5% 0% 0% 52% 19% 30% 7.7% 30% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135%
Contains more FatsFats +1366.7%
Contains more OtherOther +46%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
~equal in Carbs ~19.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.489 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1654.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Succotash
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Succotash DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Fats 14.96g 1.02g 21%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.688mg 21%
Sodium 460mg 4mg 20%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 15.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.19g 16%
Protein 11.82g 5.03g 14%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.61mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.587mg 11%
Copper 0.098mg 0.186mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.082mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Calcium 116mg 18mg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.198g 8%
Calories 257kcal 99kcal 8%
Magnesium 20mg 48mg 7%
Potassium 181mg 369mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.208mg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Folate 46µg 40µg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Iron 2mg 1.83mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.489g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Phosphorus 122mg 113mg 1%
Carbs 20.08g 19.59g 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 15.79g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.056mg 0%
Threonine 0.209mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.295mg 0%
Methionine 0.068mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Succotash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
McDonald's Big Mac
17%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients
  2. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.