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

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What are the main differences between macaroon and mcDonald's Big Mac?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times less fiber than macaroon. Macaroon has 5.1g of fiber, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 1.6g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.4%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 FatsFats +50.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.4%
Contains more WaterWater +346.1%
~equal in Other ~1.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 3.803g 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.384mg 20%
Copper 0.269mg 0.098mg 19%
Protein 3.02g 11.82g 18%
Iron 0.82mg 2mg 15%
Carbs 61.22g 20.08g 14%
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg 13%
Fats 22.55g 14.96g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.91mg 11%
Calcium 5mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.209mg 11%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Calories 460kcal 257kcal 10%
Sodium 241mg 460mg 10%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Phosphorus 68mg 122mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 3.474g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.306g 3%
Potassium 123mg 181mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.296g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.