Club sandwich vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Club sandwich and McDonald's Big Mac different?
- Club sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 17% more than Club sandwich.
- Club sandwich contains 2 times more Phosphorus than McDonald's Big Mac. Club sandwich contains 215mg of Phosphorus, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 122mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
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 CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.19 g
Fats:
8.05 g
Carbs:
19.87 g
Water:
52.52 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
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Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
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 | -18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +514.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 220kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 17.19g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 8.05g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.67g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 19.87g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 46mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 95mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 1.37mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 4.68g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 215mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 630mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 359IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 24.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.575mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.296mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.7µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.109g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.949g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 0.306g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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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
38%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.