Cookie dough vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cookie dough and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Cookie dough is higher in manganese and monounsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 35% higher.
- Cookie dough contains 4 times more manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. While cookie dough contains 0.765mg of manganese, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.206mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less saturated fat.
- Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index (54) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties 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 | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +235.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 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 | +203.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +747.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.88µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.765mg | 0.206mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.531g | 3.474g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.592g | 0.306g | 15% |
| Carbs | 59.1g | 20.08g | 13% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 11.82g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.865mg | 3.384mg | 9% |
| Calories | 424kcal | 257kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 460mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.372mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 18.9g | 14.96g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.234mg | 0.176mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.751g | 3.803g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 35µg | 46µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.6g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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