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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Taco salad

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is higher than in Taco salad.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Copper +15.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Equal in Folate - 42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Equal in Folate - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +41%
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.446

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 11.91g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 6.68g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 7.46g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 11.91g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 141kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Taco salad
Fiber 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 97mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.15mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 122mg 72mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 460mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.91mg 1.36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.206mg 0.167mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 188IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.05mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.18mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.24mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 46µg 42µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.32µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 36mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.588g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.803g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.606g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.