Big Mac vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Big Mac and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
big mac
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in big mac and sweet potatoes:
- Big mac has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, sweet potato contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Big mac is a great source of protein.
- Big mac is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than big mac.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Big mac is high in calories and sweet potato has 67% less calories than big mac - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and big mac has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, big mac is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Big mac has a macronutrient ratio of 18:31:51 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Big Mac | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 92% |
| Fat | 51% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 88% more dietary fiber than big mac - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and big mac has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and big mac has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Big mac is a great source of protein and it has 653% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than big mac - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and big mac has 3.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sweet potato has less cholesterol than big mac - big mac has 36mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and big mac has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than big mac - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Big mac has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, sweet potato contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Big Mac | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.209 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 3.384 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Big mac is an excellent source of calcium and it has 287% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
iron
Big mac has 228% more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 86% more potassium than big mac - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or big mac contain more calories in 100 grams?Big mac is high in calories and sweet potato has 70% less calories than big mac - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and big mac has 257 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or big mac have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sweet potatoes and big mac contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or big mac contain more calcium?
Big mac is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or big mac contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than big mac - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.