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

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A recap on differences between Groat and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Groat is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 111% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Groat contains 12 times more Magnesium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Groat contains 231mg of Magnesium, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Groat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat 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 Magnesium +1055%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.4%
Contains more Potassium +154.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +1022.4%
Contains more Manganese +531.1%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Equal in Iron - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +1055%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.4%
Contains more Potassium +154.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +1022.4%
Contains more Manganese +531.1%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Equal in Iron - 2

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.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.3%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 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 B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.3%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +426.2%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 Protein +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +256.1%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +426.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 18.48g Groat
Protein 13.25g 11.82g Groat
Fats 3.4g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 71.5g 20.08g Groat
Calories 343kcal 257kcal Groat
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Groat
Fiber 10g 1.6g Groat
Calcium 18mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2.2mg 2mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 20mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 122mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 181mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 460mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.91mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.098mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.206mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.209mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 3.384mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg Groat
Folate 30µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.588g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 3.803g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.306g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.