Fast food vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and zinc, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for fast food is 14% higher.
- Fast food contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than mcDonald's Big Mac. Fast food contains 0.317mg of vitamin B1, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.176mg.
- Fast food contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.384mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 11.82g | 9% |
| Folate | 80µg | 46µg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.306g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.206mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.91mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 460mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 14.96g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.803g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 257kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.88µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +449% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +97.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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