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Black pepper vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Black pepper and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • Black pepper is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 546% more.
  • Black pepper has 16 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. While Black pepper has 25.3g of Fiber, McDonald's Big Mac has only 1.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Black pepper is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, black and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.

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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 Calcium +281.9%
Contains more Iron +385.5%
Contains more Magnesium +755%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +634.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +1257.1%
Contains more Manganese +6090.8%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +281.9%
Contains more Iron +385.5%
Contains more Magnesium +755%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +634.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +1257.1%
Contains more Manganese +6090.8%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +191%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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 +191%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +218.5%
Contains more Other +440.2%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +358.9%
Contains more Water +311.7%
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 Carbs +218.5%
Contains more Other +440.2%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +358.9%
Contains more Water +311.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.1%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Glucose +333.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2200%
Contains more Glucose +333.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
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.
Black pepper McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 18.48g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 3.26g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 63.95g 20.08g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 0.23g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.64g 3.97g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 1.6g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 116mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 2mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 20mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 122mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 181mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 460mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 1.33mg 0.098mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 0.206mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 188IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 3.803g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.306g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
60%
Black pepper
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.

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