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

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How are Lamb and McDonald's Big Mac different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Calcium, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 70% higher.
  • Lamb contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Big Mac. While Lamb contains 97mg of Cholesterol, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 36mg.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.5%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Manganese +836.4%
Equal in Iron - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.5%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Manganese +836.4%
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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Folate +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.4%
Equal in Water - 51.3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +107.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.4%
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 24.52g 11.82g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 14.96g Lamb
Carbs 0g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 294kcal 257kcal Lamb
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0g 3.97g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 17mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.88mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 122mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 181mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 460mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.91mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.098mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.209mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.384mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.88µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.803g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 3.474g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.306g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.