Horchata vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horchata and mcDonald's Big Mac
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher than horchata in iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, calcium, and manganese.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily iron needs 25% more than horchata.
- The amount of sodium in horchata is lower.
- The glycemic index of horchata is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant 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 less SodiumSodium | -97% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +566.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +544.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +432.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +19900% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +4800% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +3083.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +713.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1960% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
Iron | 0.01mg | 2mg | 25% |
Protein | 0.48g | 11.82g | 23% |
Fats | 0.71g | 14.96g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.047mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
Sodium | 14mg | 460mg | 19% |
Zinc | 0.06mg | 1.91mg | 17% |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 17% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 15mg | 122mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.176mg | 15% |
Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | |
Copper | 0.002mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
Calories | 54kcal | 257kcal | 10% |
Calcium | 18mg | 116mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9% | |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 20mg | 4% |
Potassium | 34mg | 181mg | 4% |
Carbs | 11.52g | 20.08g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 11.52g | 18.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.36g | 3.97g | N/A |
Starch | 0.99g | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
Fructose | 1.55g | 1.69g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.48 g
Fats:
0.71 g
Carbs:
11.52 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +69.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2362.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2007% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +868.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.99 g
Sucrose:
6.17 g
Glucose:
1.64 g
Fructose:
1.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1241.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +57.7% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~1.69g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g