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

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The main differences between marble cake and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus and fiber, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 2 times more phosphorus than mcDonald's Big Mac. Marble cake contains 275mg of phosphorus, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 122mg.
  • Marble cake contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +445.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 CarbsCarbs +295.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1554.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
50% 46% 4%
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 -35.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1135%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake McDonald's Big Mac
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.306g 23%
Phosphorus 275mg 122mg 22%
Carbs 79.5g 20.08g 20%
Protein 3.4g 11.82g 17%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.91mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 3.384mg 11%
Calories 416kcal 257kcal 8%
Saturated fat 2.45g 3.803g 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.209mg 6%
Fiber 2.9g 1.6g 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Fats 11.7g 14.96g 5%
Iron 1.62mg 2mg 5%
Copper 0.135mg 0.098mg 4%
Calcium 76mg 116mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 3.474g 3%
Folate 36µg 46µg 3%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.206mg 3%
Sodium 519mg 460mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 181mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 76.6g 18.48g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marble cake McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Marble cake
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake 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 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.
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. 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.