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

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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and arrowroot

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet arrowroot is richer in folate and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 73% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.8%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +634.8%
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~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Arrowroot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 McDonald's Big Mac Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 46µg 338µg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Fats 14.96g 0.2g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 20%
Sodium 460mg 26mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.039g 17%
Protein 11.82g 4.24g 15%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.63mg 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.059mg 12%
Calcium 116mg 6mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.693mg 11%
Calories 257kcal 65kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.004g 9%
Potassium 181mg 454mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.143mg 3%
Iron 2mg 2.22mg 3%
Copper 0.098mg 0.121mg 3%
Phosphorus 122mg 98mg 3%
Carbs 20.08g 13.39g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.174mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.092g 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Arrowroot
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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.