McDonald's Big Mac vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and artichoke
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet artichoke is richer in fiber, copper, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
- Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2825% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.15g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.036g | 17% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.27g | 17% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 94mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.046mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.231mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.49mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 47kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.072mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.28mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.005g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Folate | 46µg | 68µg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 370mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 10.51g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.256mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
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:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9873.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.6% |
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69380% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +378.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
