Avocado vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between avocadoes and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Avocadoes are richer in fiber, vitamin C, and copper, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 25 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's Big Mac. Avocadoes contain 10mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
- Avocadoes contain less sodium.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +491% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.5% |
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Fats
~14.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 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 | -44.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +493.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.11 g
Sucrose:
0.06 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +666.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +181.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1308.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 11.82g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 3.474g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.384mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.306g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 122mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 181mg | 9% |
| Folate | 81µg | 46µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 3.803g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.206mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 14.66g | 14.96g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
32%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.