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

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What are the main differences between French toast and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • French toast is richer in Vitamin B2, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 27% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 8 times less Polyunsaturated fat than French toast. French toast has 2.594g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Big Mac has 0.306g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +69%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Sodium - 460
Equal in Manganese - 0.206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +69%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Sodium - 460
Equal in Manganese - 0.206

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.9%
Equal in Folate - 46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.9%
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Equal in Other - 1.84
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Equal in Other - 1.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.7%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 25g 18.48g French toast
Protein 7.7g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 10.8g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 25g 20.08g French toast
Calories 229kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g French toast
Fiber 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 100mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.67mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 117mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 134mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 479mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.67mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.058mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.188mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 188IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.176mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.209mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg French toast
Folate 43µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 3.803g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 3.474g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.306g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
French toast
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.