Potato pancake vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato pancake and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato pancake is 30% higher.
- Potato pancake contains 3 times more potassium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While potato pancake contains 622mg of potassium, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 181mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less cholesterol.
Potato pancakes and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.96g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2356.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.474g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +36.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +201.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +966.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1533.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.516g | 0.306g | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.88µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 36mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 622mg | 181mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 460mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 3.384mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.08g | 11.82g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.91mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.098mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.496g | 3.803g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 20.08g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.26mg | 0.206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.73g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Calories | 268kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 41µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 14.76g | 14.96g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.51g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.79g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
37%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
36%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
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.