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Feta vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and mcDonald's Big Mac?

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron and vitamin B3.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 4 times less calcium than feta. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 116mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than feta (27).

We used Cheese, feta and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.

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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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.9%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +635.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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.
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +182.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.803g 51%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.209mg 49%
Calcium 493mg 116mg 38%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.88µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 33%
Phosphorus 337mg 122mg 31%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Sodium 917mg 460mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Cholesterol 89mg 36mg 18%
Iron 0.65mg 2mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.384mg 15%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Fats 21.28g 14.96g 10%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.91mg 9%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.206mg 8%
Copper 0.032mg 0.098mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Carbs 4.09g 20.08g 5%
Protein 14.21g 11.82g 5%
Folate 32µg 46µg 4%
Potassium 62mg 181mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 3.474g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.306g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.176mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Calories 264kcal 257kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Feta
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.