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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cranberry bean raw?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, while cranberry bean raw is higher in folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
  • Cranberry bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 140% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than cranberry bean raw (35).

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw 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.
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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +710.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.6%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1213%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~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
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +1116.3%
Contains more WaterWater +314%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.1%
Contains more OtherOther +79.3%

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3177.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%

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 Cranberry bean raw
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cranberry bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 46µg 604µg 140%
Fiber 1.6g 24.7g 92%
Copper 0.098mg 0.794mg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.747mg 48%
Iron 2mg 5mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Phosphorus 122mg 372mg 36%
Potassium 181mg 1332mg 34%
Magnesium 20mg 156mg 32%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.92mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 24%
Selenium 12.7µg 23%
Protein 11.82g 23.03g 22%
Fats 14.96g 1.23g 21%
Sodium 460mg 6mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.316g 16%
Zinc 1.91mg 3.63mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.748mg 15%
Carbs 20.08g 60.05g 13%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.455mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.106g 8%
Calories 257kcal 335kcal 4%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Calcium 116mg 127mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.527g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.213mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0%
Valine 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.641mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Cranberry bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw 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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.