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

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Significant differences between clementine and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Clementine has more vitamin C; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Clementine covers your daily vitamin C needs 54% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • Clementine contains less sodium.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of clementine is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Clementines, raw 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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.7%
Contains more IronIron +1328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3083.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +795.7%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
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 +12100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +432.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1290.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9873.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.1%
Contains more OtherOther +360%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 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 SucroseSucrose +1195.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.69g
~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.
Clementine McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Clementine McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin C 48.8mg 0.4mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 37%
Fats 0.15g 14.96g 23%
Iron 0.14mg 2mg 23%
Protein 0.85g 11.82g 22%
Sodium 1mg 460mg 20%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.91mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.803g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 3.384mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.209mg 14%
Phosphorus 21mg 122mg 14%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Calories 47kcal 257kcal 11%
Calcium 30mg 116mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 9%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.206mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.176mg 8%
Copper 0.043mg 0.098mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 6%
Folate 24µg 46µg 6%
Choline 14mg 3%
Carbs 12.02g 20.08g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 10.32g 18.48g N/A
Potassium 177mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 9.18g 3.97g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.588g N/A
Fructose 1.64g 1.69g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clementine 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
20%
Clementine
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
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 Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.