Basil vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin C, and iron, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 102% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 45 times less vitamin C than basil. Basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh 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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +457.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.9% |
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 | +4400% |
| 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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2237.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +657.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3847.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +8350% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.206mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.098mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 29% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 14.96g | 22% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.4mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 11.82g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 3.384mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 257kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.91mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 122mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Folate | 68µg | 46µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 295mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% |
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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
104%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.762g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins