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

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Differences between Caramel and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Caramel contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, Copper, and Manganese than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 more Calcium +19%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +334.1%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +19%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Iron +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +334.1%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2186.5%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2186.5%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +283.5%
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Fats +84.7%
Contains more Water +503.5%
Equal in Other - 1.84
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Carbs +283.5%
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Fats +84.7%
Contains more Water +503.5%
Equal in Other - 1.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1036.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.3%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1036.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 77g 18.48g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 8.1g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 77g 20.08g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 257kcal Caramel
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 65.5g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 138mg 116mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 114mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 214mg 181mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 460mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.018mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.011mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.209mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 36mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.588g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 3.803g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.306g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
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 - 61.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.