Duck meat vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between duck meat and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Duck meat is higher in copper, vitamin B3, and iron, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, folate, and manganese.
- Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% more.
- Duck meat has 2 times more cholesterol than mcDonald's Big Mac. While duck meat has 84mg of cholesterol, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 36mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +954.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +984.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.4% |
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Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 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 | +271.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1092.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
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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| Selenium | 20µg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 3.803g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 3.474g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.88µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 0.306g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 28.35g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 460mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 36mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.098mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 18.99g | 11.82g | 14% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Folate | 6µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 3.384mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.206mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 257kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 204mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 1.91mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.