English muffin vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffin and McDonald's Big Mac?
- English muffin is richer in Manganese, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 2 times less Manganese than English muffin. English muffin has 0.357mg of Manganese, while McDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg.
- English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.
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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.
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Copper
+31.6%
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Manganese
+73.3%
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Calcium
+123.1%
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Iron
+124.7%
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Potassium
+38.2%
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Zinc
+172.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Sodium - 460
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Copper
+31.6%
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Manganese
+73.3%
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Calcium
+123.1%
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Iron
+124.7%
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Potassium
+38.2%
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Zinc
+172.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Sodium - 460
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+35.7%
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Vitamin B3
+116.1%
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Folate
+24.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+35.7%
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Vitamin B3
+116.1%
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Folate
+24.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+129.1%
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Other
+30.4%
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Protein
+53.5%
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Fats
+731.1%
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Water
+21.9%
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
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2.4 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Carbs
+129.1%
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+30.4%
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Protein
+53.5%
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Fats
+731.1%
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Water
+21.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1050.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.88µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.306g |
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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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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