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

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Summary of differences between Rapini and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Rapini has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Manganese, however, McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Rapini.
  • Rapini has 51 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Big Mac. While Rapini has 20.2mg of Vitamin C, McDonald's Big Mac has only 0.4mg.
  • Rapini has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli raab, raw 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 less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 116
Equal in Iron - 2
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 116
Equal in Iron - 2
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181

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.
Rapini
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Contains more Vitamin A +1294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 +1294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +80.4%
Contains more Protein +272.9%
Contains more Fats +2953.1%
Contains more Carbs +604.6%
Contains more Other +95.7%
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 Water +80.4%
Contains more Protein +272.9%
Contains more Fats +2953.1%
Contains more Carbs +604.6%
Contains more Other +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13261.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13261.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +894.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +894.1%
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.
Rapini McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 3.17g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.49g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 2.85g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 22kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 0.17g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.38g 3.97g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2.14mg 2mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Rapini
Phosphorus 73mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 196mg 181mg Rapini
Sodium 33mg 460mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.042mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.395mg 0.206mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 188IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.4mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 46µg Rapini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Rapini
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 3.803g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini 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
86%
Rapini
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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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