Fajita vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fajita and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, iron, folate, calcium, and copper.
- Fajita covers your daily phosphorus needs 22% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 2 times less cholesterol than fajita. Fajita has 88mg of cholesterol, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 36mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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 PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +792.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +800.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 122mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 36mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 460mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 5.73g | 14.96g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.88µg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 11.82g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 46µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 3.803g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.384mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.206mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.91mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.306g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
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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 - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.