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

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Significant differences between Endive and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Endive has more Folate, however, McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Endive.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times less Folate than Endive. Endive has 142µg of Folate, while McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg.
  • Endive contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, 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 +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +103.9%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +141%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +103.9%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Iron +141%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
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.
Endive
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Contains more Vitamin A +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Folate +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
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 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 A +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525%
Contains more Folate +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +82.8%
Contains more Protein +845.6%
Contains more Fats +7380%
Contains more Carbs +499.4%
Contains more Other +30.5%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +82.8%
Contains more Protein +845.6%
Contains more Fats +7380%
Contains more Carbs +499.4%
Contains more Other +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.7%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.25g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.2g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 3.35g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 17kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.25g 3.97g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Endive
Calcium 52mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.83mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 15mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 28mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 314mg 181mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 460mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.099mg 0.098mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.206mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg Endive
Vitamin A 2167IU 188IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0.4mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Endive
Folate 142µg 46µg Endive
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Endive
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 3.803g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Endive
Endive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive 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.

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.