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

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Differences between Currant and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Currant has more Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Currant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Currants, red and white, raw 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 Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.3%
Contains more Zinc +730.4%
Contains more Manganese +10.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.3%
Contains more Zinc +730.4%
Contains more Manganese +10.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.098

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +10150%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3284%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +10150%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3284%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Protein +744.3%
Contains more Fats +7380%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +183.1%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Water +63.6%
Contains more Protein +744.3%
Contains more Fats +7380%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +183.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12307.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12307.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +32.6%
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +108.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +32.6%
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +108.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.4g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.2g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 13.8g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 56kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 3.53g 1.69g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 4.3g 1.6g Currant
Calcium 33mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 13mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 44mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 275mg 181mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 460mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.107mg 0.098mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 0.4mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Currant
Folate 8µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Currant
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 3.803g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Currant
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
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 - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.