Biscuit vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Biscuit and McDonald's Big Mac
- Biscuit has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 33% more than Biscuit.
- Biscuit has 2 times more Calcium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, McDonald's Big Mac has only 116mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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Calcium
+102.6%
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Iron
+45%
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Phosphorus
+34.4%
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Manganese
+83.5%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+253.7%
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Copper
+19.5%
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Calcium
+102.6%
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Iron
+45%
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Phosphorus
+34.4%
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Manganese
+83.5%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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-20.7%
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Zinc
+253.7%
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Copper
+19.5%
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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Vitamin B1
+102.3%
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Vitamin B2
+48.3%
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Folate
+32.6%
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Vitamin A
+129.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+14.8%
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Vitamin B12
+1000%
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Vitamin B1
+102.3%
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Vitamin B2
+48.3%
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Folate
+32.6%
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Vitamin A
+129.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+14.8%
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Vitamin B12
+1000%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+122.1%
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Other
+73.9%
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Protein
+68.9%
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Water
+77.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.96
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
11.82 g
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14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
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Carbs
+122.1%
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+73.9%
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Protein
+68.9%
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+77.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.96
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1260.5%
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Saturated Fat
-12%
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1260.5%
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 7g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.88µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.306g |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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