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

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Summary of differences between brie and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Brie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • Brie has 3 times more vitamin A than mcDonald's Big Mac. While brie has 592IU of vitamin A, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 188IU.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +415.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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.
Brie
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +75.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4362.2%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.41g 3.803g 62%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.88µg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.209mg 24%
Cholesterol 100mg 36mg 21%
Fats 27.68g 14.96g 20%
Iron 0.5mg 2mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 3.384mg 19%
Vitamin A 174µg 19%
Protein 20.75g 11.82g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 3.474g 11%
Phosphorus 188mg 122mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.176mg 9%
Copper 0.019mg 0.098mg 9%
Sodium 629mg 460mg 7%
Calcium 184mg 116mg 7%
Carbs 0.45g 20.08g 7%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.206mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Folate 65µg 46µg 5%
Calories 334kcal 257kcal 4%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.91mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.306g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 152mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Brie
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.