Wheat Bread vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Wheat Bread and McDonald's Big Mac
- Wheat Bread has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Copper, however, McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% more.
- Wheat Bread has 3 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. Wheat Bread has 4.7g of Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac has 1.6g.
- Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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
+42.2%
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Iron
+104.5%
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Magnesium
+195%
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Phosphorus
+54.1%
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Potassium
+23.2%
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Copper
+102%
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Manganese
+568.4%
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Sodium
-23.5%
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Zinc
+29.9%
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Calcium
+42.2%
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Iron
+104.5%
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Magnesium
+195%
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Phosphorus
+54.1%
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Potassium
+23.2%
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Copper
+102%
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Manganese
+568.4%
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-23.5%
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Zinc
+29.9%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+149.4%
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Vitamin B2
+82.8%
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Vitamin B3
+84.7%
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Folate
+87%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+149.4%
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Vitamin B2
+82.8%
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Vitamin B3
+84.7%
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Folate
+87%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+177.7%
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+50.5%
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Fats
+250.4%
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Water
+111.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.82
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
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2.77 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
+177.7%
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+50.5%
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Fats
+250.4%
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+111.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-74%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+462.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.72 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+462.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240.9%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.07g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 12.96g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 4.27g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 55.77g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 313kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 6.42g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 4.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 165mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 4.09mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 601mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 33.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg |
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| Folate | 86µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.299mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.461mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg |
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| Valine | 0.31mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.989g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.019g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g |
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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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.3)