Chuck steak vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chuck steak and McDonald's Big Mac?
- Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Chuck steak has 5 times more Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. While Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, McDonald's Big Mac has only 1.91mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+22.5%
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Phosphorus
+58.2%
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Potassium
+79.6%
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Sodium
-84.6%
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Zinc
+354.5%
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Calcium
+625%
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Copper
+27.3%
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Manganese
+1616.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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Iron
+22.5%
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Phosphorus
+58.2%
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Potassium
+79.6%
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-84.6%
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Zinc
+354.5%
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Calcium
+625%
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Copper
+27.3%
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Manganese
+1616.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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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Vitamin B3
+37.8%
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Vitamin B12
+244.3%
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Vitamin A
+652%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Folate
+666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
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Vitamin B3
+37.8%
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Vitamin B12
+244.3%
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Vitamin A
+652%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Folate
+666.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+111.3%
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Fats
+31.3%
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+1050%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
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0 g
Water:
55.22 g
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0.16 g
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11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Protein
+111.3%
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+31.3%
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+1050%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+172.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.7%
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+172.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.7%
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 24.98g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 3.803g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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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
56%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.857g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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