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

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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Barley

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, while Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for Manganese is 76% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Barley is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Barley, hulled.

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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 +251.5%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +408.2%
Contains more Manganese +843.2%
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 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +408.2%
Contains more Manganese +843.2%

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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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%
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 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +550.4%
Contains more Water +443.4%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 12.48
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
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +550.4%
Contains more Water +443.4%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 12.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1077.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1077.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%

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 Barley
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 Barley Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 56.18g Barley
Protein 11.82g 12.48g Barley
Fats 14.96g 2.3g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 73.48g Barley
Calories 257kcal 354kcal Barley
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 1.6g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 116mg 33mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 20mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 122mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 181mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 460mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 1.91mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.098mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.206mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 188IU 22IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg Barley
Folate 46µg 19µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Barley
Trans Fat 0.588g Barley
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.295g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley 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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.