Almonds vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almonds and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Almonds are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and potassium, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12.
- Almonds cover your daily need for copper, 104% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Almonds contain 14 times more magnesium than mcDonald's Big Mac. Almonds contain 270mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 20mg.
- Almonds are lower in sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than almonds (0).
Nuts, almonds and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types were 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 | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +305% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +952% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +957.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +444.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1063.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +808.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3929.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.803g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 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 SucroseSucrose | +758.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +511.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1436.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1125% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.098mg | 104% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.206mg | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0.306g | 80% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.209mg | 71% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 3.474g | 70% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 20mg | 60% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 14.96g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 122mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.6g | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 11.82g | 19% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 257kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 181mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 116mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 1.91mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Folate | 44µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 3.384mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 20.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 3.803g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 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
78%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.00099999999999989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins