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

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The main differences between camembert and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Camembert is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for camembert is 57% higher.
  • Camembert contains 4 times more vitamin A than mcDonald's Big Mac. Camembert contains 820IU of vitamin A, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 188IU.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less saturated fat.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 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 +234.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +506.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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.
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 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 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 +67.5%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4265.2%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 +102.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Camembert 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 3.803g 52%
Phosphorus 347mg 122mg 32%
Calcium 388mg 116mg 27%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.209mg 21%
Iron 0.33mg 2mg 21%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.88µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.384mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 17%
Sodium 842mg 460mg 17%
Protein 19.8g 11.82g 16%
Fats 24.26g 14.96g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.176mg 12%
Cholesterol 72mg 36mg 12%
Copper 0.021mg 0.098mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 3.474g 9%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.206mg 7%
Carbs 0.46g 20.08g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 2.38mg 1.91mg 4%
Folate 62µg 46µg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.306g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Calories 300kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 187mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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%
Camembert
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
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 - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.456g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.