Ice cream vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ice cream and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Ice cream has less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, manganese, and copper.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for iron is 24% more.
- Ice cream has 2 times more saturated fat than mcDonald's Big Mac. Ice cream has 6.79g of saturated fat, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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 | -82.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2475% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +329.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2817.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 2mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 3.384mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.88µg | 20% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 11.82g | 17% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 460mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 3.803g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.91mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Folate | 5µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Fats | 11g | 14.96g | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 257kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.987g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)