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Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise and mcDonald's Big Mac?

  • Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce, and mayonnaise is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce,, and mayonnaise has 18 times more polyunsaturated fat than mcDonald's Big Mac. While fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce,, and mayonnaise has 5.631g of polyunsaturated fat, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 0.306g.
  • The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.

We used Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce, and mayonnaise and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.

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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 14% 22% 16% 64% 27% 17% 62% 80% 46% 105%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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 1% 1.7% 14% 3% 40% 42% 96% 48% 29% 41% 12% 22% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 14% 27% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.94 g
Fats: 13.59 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 45.84 g
Other: 2.23 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 CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
~equal in Protein ~11.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 34% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.461 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.631 g
50% 46% 4%
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 -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1740.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 31% 52% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.12 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 1.75 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +283.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.04g
~equal in Fructose ~1.69g
~equal in Maltose ~0.49g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.631g 0.306g 36%
Selenium 19.3µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.88µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Zinc 0.62mg 1.91mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.11mg 3.384mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 10%
Sodium 617mg 460mg 7%
Choline 31.2mg 6%
Manganese 0.349mg 0.206mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.461g 3.803g 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Calcium 72mg 116mg 4%
Folate 29µg 46µg 4%
Iron 1.71mg 2mg 4%
Phosphorus 144mg 122mg 3%
Protein 10.94g 11.82g 2%
Fats 13.59g 14.96g 2%
Cholesterol 29mg 36mg 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.098mg 2%
Carbs 27.4g 20.08g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.183mg 0.209mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 3.474g 2%
Calories 276kcal 257kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 26g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 179mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 3.4g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.588g N/A
Fructose 1.75g 1.69g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.497g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.991g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise
Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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. Fast Foods, crispy chicken filet sandwich, with lettuce and mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170318/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.