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

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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin A needs 21% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 29 times less vitamin C than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.4mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +427.3%
Contains more IronIron +80.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 CVitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +53.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +182.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +596.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +154.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +207.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.88µg 17%
Fats 5.3g 14.96g 15%
Saturated fat 0.978g 3.803g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.384mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.4mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.306g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.209mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.176mg 12%
Iron 1.11mg 2mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Calcium 22mg 116mg 9%
Protein 7.08g 11.82g 9%
Calories 105kcal 257kcal 8%
Cholesterol 14mg 36mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Phosphorus 76mg 122mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3.474g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0.049mg 0.098mg 5%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.91mg 4%
Carbs 7.29g 20.08g 4%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.206mg 3%
Sodium 409mg 460mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1.69g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 204mg 181mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 18.48g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 3.97g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g 0%
Folate 45µg 46µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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