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

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The main differences between Cream cheese and McDonald's Big Mac

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer than Cream cheese in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 82% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Big Mac. Cream cheese contains 101mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 36mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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 less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +1718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +1718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%

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 A +491%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3618.7%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 A +491%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3618.7%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.2%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +263.8%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Equal in Water - 51.3
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +130.2%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +263.8%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1075%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1075%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 6.15g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 34.44g 14.96g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 350kcal 257kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.76g 3.97g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 97mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.11mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 9mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 107mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 132mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 314mg 460mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 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 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 188IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.209mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 3.803g McDonald's Big Mac
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 3.474g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.306g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
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 - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

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