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

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Significant differences between Ice pop and McDonald's Big Mac

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in McDonald's Big Mac is higher than in Ice pop.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Ice pop.
  • Ice pop contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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 Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1106.7%
Contains more Zinc +1173.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1106.7%
Contains more Zinc +1173.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 C +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 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 C +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6133.3%
Contains more Other +4500%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 +56.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6133.3%
Contains more Other +4500%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6711.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.5%
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6711.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1265.2%
Contains more Glucose +280.8%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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 Sucrose +1265.2%
Contains more Glucose +280.8%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 18.48g Ice pop
Protein 0g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.24g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 19.23g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 79kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 2.72g 1.69g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 0mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.54mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 1mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 0mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 15mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 7mg 460mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.15mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.2µg Ice pop
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Ice pop
Folate 0µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Ice pop
Trans Fat 0.588g Ice pop
Saturated Fat 0.013g 3.803g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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%
Ice pop
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
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 lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.