Potato salad vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato salad and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 25 times less vitamin C than potato salad. Potato salad contains 10mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Big Mac 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 Potato salad, home-prepared and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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% |
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 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 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 | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1121.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
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 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.306g | 23% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 11.82g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 3.384mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.91mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 3.803g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 14.96g | 10% |
| Folate | 7µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 122mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.176mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 20.08g | 3% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 460mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 3.474g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 18.48g | 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
13%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
36%
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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