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

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What are the main differences between Herbal tea and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Herbal tea.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • Herbal tea is lower in Sodium.

We used Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12100%
Contains more Potassium +805%
Contains more Zinc +4675%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12100%
Contains more Potassium +805%
Contains more Zinc +4675%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8360%
Contains more Folate +4500%
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% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8360%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +94.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +338.1%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 Water +94.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +338.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Herbal tea McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 0g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 0g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 0kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 0g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0g 3.97g Herbal tea
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 8mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.08mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 3mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 1mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 20mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 4mg 460mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.04mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.477mg 0.206mg Herbal tea
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 1µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Herbal tea
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0g 3.803g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.