Olive oil vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between olive oil and mcDonald's Big Mac
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in mcDonald's Big Mac is higher than in olive oil.
- Olive oil covers your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11500% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18000% |
Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Contains more FatsFats | +568.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 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 | +2000.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3338.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 3.474g | 174% |
Fats | 100g | 14.96g | 131% |
Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.306g | 68% |
Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
Saturated fat | 13.808g | 3.803g | 45% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
Calories | 884kcal | 257kcal | 31% |
Protein | 0g | 11.82g | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
Sodium | 2mg | 460mg | 20% |
Iron | 0.56mg | 2mg | 18% |
Zinc | 0mg | 1.91mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 122mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.176mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
Folate | 0µg | 46µg | 12% |
Calcium | 1mg | 116mg | 12% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
Carbs | 0g | 20.08g | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
Magnesium | 0mg | 20mg | 5% |
Potassium | 1mg | 181mg | 5% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
Choline | 0.3mg | 0% |
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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
34%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.005g)
Which food is cheaper?

McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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.