Maple sugar vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between maple sugar and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 183% more.
- Maple sugar has 3 times more zinc than mcDonald's Big Mac. While maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 1.91mg.
- The amount of sodium in maple sugar is lower.
We used Sugars, maple and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2046.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3966.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1507.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +352.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11720% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7380% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +541.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5328.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.206mg | 183% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 1.91mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 20.08g | 24% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 11.82g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 14.96g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 122mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.176mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Folate | 0µg | 46µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 3.474g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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