Foie gras vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in zinc and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 355% higher.
- Foie gras contains 18 times more vitamin A than mcDonald's Big Mac. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 188IU.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less cholesterol.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +968.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +193% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.5% |
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Protein
~11.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 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 | +637.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.88µg | 355% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 3.474g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 3.803g | 48% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 14.96g | 44% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 2mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 36mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.098mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 122mg | 11% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 257kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 460mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.91mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.176mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 20.08g | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3.384mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.206mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.306g | 4% |
| Folate | 60µg | 46µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 11.82g | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% |
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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
137%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.647g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras 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.