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

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Differences between egg whites and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Egg whites have more vitamin B2, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 33% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than egg whites. Egg whites contain 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.209mg.
  • The amount of sodium in egg whites is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +6266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +713.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1772.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +877.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 WaterWater +70.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2650.7%
Contains more OtherOther +192.1%
~equal in Protein ~11.82g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +557.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +205.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2314.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +357.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%
~equal in 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.
Egg white McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Selenium 20µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.88µg 33%
Iron 0.08mg 2mg 24%
Fats 0.17g 14.96g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.384mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.209mg 18%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.91mg 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.803g 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 122mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.176mg 14%
Sodium 166mg 460mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Folate 4µg 46µg 11%
Calcium 7mg 116mg 11%
Calories 52kcal 257kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.474g 9%
Copper 0.023mg 0.098mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.206mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Carbs 0.73g 20.08g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.306g 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1.69g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Protein 10.9g 11.82g 2%
Potassium 163mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Choline 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Egg white
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.