McDonald's Big Mac vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and apple strudel
- Apple strudel contains less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- Apple strudel contains 10 times less vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg of vitamin B3, while apple strudel contains 0.33mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in apple strudel is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Strudel, apple.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +673.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +905.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +269.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +736% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +925.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
3.3 g
Fats:
11.2 g
Carbs:
41.1 g
Water:
43.5 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.315 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1636.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.267g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.315g | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.22µg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.42mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.33mg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.3g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 135mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.1µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.044g | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 41.1g | 7% |
| Lysine | 153mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 11.2g | 6% |
| Folate | 46µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.267g | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 274kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 38.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 25.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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
23%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.