McDonald's Big Mac vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and balsamic vinegar?
- McDonald's Big Mac has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and copper than balsamic vinegar.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 19% higher.
- Balsamic vinegar has 24 times less zinc than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 1.91mg of zinc, while balsamic vinegar has 0.08mg.
- Balsamic vinegar is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than balsamic vinegar (50).
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Vinegar, balsamic types in this comparison.
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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 | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +329.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +177.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +276.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2287.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +542.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
Fats | 14.96g | 0g | 23% |
Protein | 11.82g | 0.49g | 23% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 21% | |
Sodium | 460mg | 23mg | 19% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0g | 17% |
Iron | 2mg | 0.72mg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 19mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 15% | |
Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9% | |
Calcium | 116mg | 27mg | 9% |
Calories | 257kcal | 88kcal | 8% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 7.38g | 7% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.131mg | 3% |
Potassium | 181mg | 112mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
Carbs | 20.08g | 17.03g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 17.03g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 14.95g | N/A |
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:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2312.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +49% |
Contains more OtherOther | +227.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +627.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +336.7% |
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