Cumin vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cumin and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 805% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 18 times less magnesium than cumin. Cumin contains 366mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 20mg.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1730% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +702.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +887.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3218% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +784.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1518% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +1825% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +314.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +536.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 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 | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +971.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 2mg | 805% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.206mg | 136% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.098mg | 85% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 20mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 116mg | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 122mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 181mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.176mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 1.6g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 33% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 3.474g | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.91mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.306g | 20% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 460mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 11.82g | 12% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 14.96g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 3.803g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 46µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 20.08g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 3.384mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 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
44%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins