Chorizo vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chorizo and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in folate, calcium, and manganese.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 4 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.176mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than chorizo (28).
We used Chorizo, pork, and beef 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 PotassiumPotassium | +119.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.803g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.88µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.176mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 3.474g | 37% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 14.96g | 36% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 460mg | 34% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 11.82g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.306g | 21% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 36mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.91mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.384mg | 11% |
| Folate | 2µg | 46µg | 11% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 257kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.206mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 181mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +979.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 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 | +429.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1030.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.6% |
