Cheese vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and zinc, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 7 times less vitamin A than cheese. Cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 188IU.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than cheese (0).
We used Cheese, cheddar and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +512.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +663% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5635.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +549.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
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 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +166.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 3.803g | 68% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 116mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 122mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 37% | |
| Fats | 33.31g | 14.96g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 11.82g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 36mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.91mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 3.474g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.88µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.206mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 460mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.306g | 7% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 257kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 76mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.