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Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce is richer in phosphorus, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 30% higher.
  • Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce contains 16 times more polyunsaturated fat than mcDonald's Big Mac. Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce contains 4.926g of polyunsaturated fat, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.306g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 55% 23% 20% 80% 79% 35% 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 +52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
~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% 4.3% 31% 1.5% 43% 61% 67% 32% 38% 19% 59% 35% 14%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +486.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.384mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 15% 23% 48% 2%
Protein: 11.48 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 47.88 g
Other: 2.32 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 +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
~equal in Protein ~11.82g
~equal in Fats ~14.96g
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 33% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.837 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.926 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1509.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.803g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 6%
Starch: 20.33 g
Sucrose: 1.47 g
Glucose: 0.33 g
Fructose: 0.25 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.29 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +219.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +576%
Contains more LactoseLactose +146.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69%
~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 in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Selenium 19.2µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.926g 0.306g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.88µg 30%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.91mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.54mg 10%
Phosphorus 186mg 122mg 9%
Starch 20.33g 8%
Iron 1.47mg 2mg 7%
Sodium 607mg 460mg 6%
Choline 25mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.209mg 4%
Manganese 0.269mg 0.206mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 116mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.098mg 3%
Cholesterol 29mg 36mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.407g 3.474g 2%
Fructose 0.25g 1.69g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.585mg 3.384mg 1%
Protein 11.48g 11.82g 1%
Calories 275kcal 257kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 23.22g 20.08g 1%
Fats 15.1g 14.96g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 21.92g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 173mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 2.48g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.176mg 0%
Folate 47µg 46µg 0%
Trans fat 0.144g 0.588g N/A
Saturated fat 3.837g 3.803g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.458g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.321g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce 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
31%
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce
Fast foods, crispy chicken in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce 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.

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 in tortilla, with lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170785/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.