Broth vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broth and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Broth is higher in vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and fiber.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1018% more.
- Broth has 3 times more magnesium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While broth has 56mg of magnesium, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 20mg.
- The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of broth is lower.
We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2022.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2572.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2159.9% |
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Fats
~14.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1364.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 460mg | 1018% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.306g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.88µg | 24% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.91mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 11.82g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 116mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 3.384mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 3.474g | 5% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Folate | 32µg | 46µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 3.803g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Fats | 13.88g | 14.96g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.206mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 23415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.