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

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The main differences between candy bar and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Candy bar is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for candy bar is 75% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 6 times more manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. Candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg.
  • Candy bar contains less sodium.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +689.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +503.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.7%
Contains more IronIron +106.2%

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +125.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3106.3%
~equal in Other ~1.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +381.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3380.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 11769%
Copper 0.774mg 0.098mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.306g 69%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.206mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 3.474g 33%
Fats 33.7g 14.96g 29%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.384mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Phosphorus 308mg 122mg 27%
Magnesium 110mg 20mg 21%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.91mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Sodium 156mg 460mg 13%
Calories 522kcal 257kcal 13%
Iron 0.97mg 2mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Carbs 47.4g 20.08g 9%
Folate 75µg 46µg 7%
Potassium 407mg 181mg 7%
Protein 15.5g 11.82g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.176mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.209mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 116mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.803g 4%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.