Beef vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef and McDonald's Big Mac
- Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Calcium, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 139% higher.
- Beef contains 2 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Big Mac. Beef contains 85mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 36mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +94.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +792.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2188.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +378.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +820% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 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 | -31.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 169kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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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
76%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.