Cereal vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cereal and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in calcium.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 509% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Cereal contains 96 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's Big Mac. While cereal contains 38.5mg of vitamin C, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.4mg.
- The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 IronIron | +1603% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +283.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1060% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
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 | +9525% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1751.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +775.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1285.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1257.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 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 | -93.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1602.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +2017.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +285.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +550% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +444.4% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.176mg | 509% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 460% | |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 2mg | 401% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.209mg | 282% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 3.384mg | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 1.91mg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.4mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.206mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 20.08g | 22% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 3.803g | 16% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 460mg | 15% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 11.82g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.306g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% |
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
371%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal 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.