Potato wedges vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato wedges and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Potato wedges are higher in vitamin C, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- Potato wedges have 28 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's Big Mac. While potato wedges have 11.2mg of vitamin C, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 0.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato wedges is lower.
We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +117.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +673.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +337.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +580% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 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 | -85.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 2.2g | 14.96g | 20% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 460mg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 11.82g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 3.803g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.91mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 3.384mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 257kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 181mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 3.474g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 20.08g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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.