Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage has more vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B1, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 3 times less vitamin A than fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage. Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage contains 622IU of vitamin A, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 188IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
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 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
21.78 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
48.1 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.82g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.212 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 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1276.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.95 g
Fructose:
0.9 g
Lactose:
0.64 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 LactoseLactose | +100% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +87.8% |
~equal in
Glucose
~1.04g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.8µg | 45% | |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 36mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.212g | 0.306g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.342g | 3.803g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 173µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 84mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.88µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.838g | 3.474g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.54mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 21.78g | 14.96g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.237mg | 0.176mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.83g | 5% | |
| Sodium | 577mg | 460mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.65mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.754mg | 3.384mg | 4% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 257kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 158mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.09g | 11.82g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.9g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Folate | 50µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.184mg | 0.206mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.15g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.455mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.551mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.609mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.734g | 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
41%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)