Potato chips vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato chips and McDonald's Big Mac different?
- Potato chips is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Manganese, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Potato chips.
- Potato chips contains 78 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Big Mac. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
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Magnesium
+235%
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Phosphorus
+35.2%
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Potassium
+604.4%
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Sodium
-98.3%
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Copper
+212.2%
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Manganese
+113.6%
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Calcium
+383.3%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Zinc
+75.2%
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Magnesium
+235%
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Phosphorus
+35.2%
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Potassium
+604.4%
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-98.3%
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Copper
+212.2%
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Manganese
+113.6%
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Calcium
+383.3%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Zinc
+75.2%
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 C
+7675%
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Vitamin B3
+13.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Equal in Folate - 46
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Vitamin C
+7675%
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Vitamin B3
+13.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Equal in Folate - 46
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+131.3%
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Carbs
+163.4%
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+95.7%
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Protein
+68.9%
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Water
+2600%
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
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3.6 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
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Fats
+131.3%
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Carbs
+163.4%
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+95.7%
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Protein
+68.9%
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Water
+2600%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+183.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3877.1%
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Saturated Fat
-65.3%
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+183.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3877.1%
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Saturated Fat
-65.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 7g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 536kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 0.22g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.306g |
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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
59%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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