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

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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Baker's yeast

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, while Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 185% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 88 times less Vitamin B12 than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.88µg of Vitamin B12, while Baker's yeast contains 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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 Calcium +510.5%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +422%
Contains more Copper +51%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +510.5%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +422%
Contains more Copper +51%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.5%
Contains more Folate +1606.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.5%
Contains more Folate +1606.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Carbs - 18.1
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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Carbs - 18.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

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 Baker's yeast
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 10g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 8.4g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 1.9g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 18.1g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 105kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.6g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 116mg 19mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 122mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 181mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 460mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 1.91mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.098mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.206mg 0.2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 46µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.01µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.588g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.047g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.004g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.