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Balsamic vinegar vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Balsamic vinegar and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper than Balsamic vinegar.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 19% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 4 times less Sugar than Balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while McDonald's Big Mac has 3.97g.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +329.6%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +542.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Zinc +2287.5%
Contains more Copper +276.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +329.6%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +542.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Zinc +2287.5%
Contains more Copper +276.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +227.7%
Contains more Protein +2312.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
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
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +227.7%
Contains more Protein +2312.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +627.9%
Contains more Fructose +336.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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 Glucose +627.9%
Contains more Fructose +336.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 0.49g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 17.03g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 88kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 7.38g 1.69g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 27mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.72mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 12mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 19mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 112mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 23mg 460mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.026mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.131mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 36mg Balsamic vinegar
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 3.803g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar McDonald's Big Mac
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients
  2. 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.