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.
| 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% |
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 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
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
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% |
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Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | +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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.