Dulce de Leche vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between dulce de Leche and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 24% more.
- Dulce de Leche has 2 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 116mg.
- Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche 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 CalciumCalcium | +116.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1076.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10200% |
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 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +318.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.7% |
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Other
~1.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
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 | +22.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +8980.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +63.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1437.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +428.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.88µg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 3.384mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 460mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 116mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 14.96g | 12% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 20.08g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.91mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 122mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 11.82g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Folate | 11µg | 46µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 181mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 3.803g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 257kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.306g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche 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.