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

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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and broad bean raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium; however, broad bean raw is richer in copper, folate, fiber, and manganese.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than broad bean raw.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broad bean raw is 79, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.5%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~129mg

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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1949.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3240.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.8%

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 Broad bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Copper 0.098mg 0.402mg 34%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Folate 46µg 148µg 26%
Fiber 1.6g 7.5g 24%
Fats 14.96g 0.73g 22%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.661mg 20%
Sodium 460mg 25mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.118g 17%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Protein 11.82g 7.92g 8%
Zinc 1.91mg 1mg 8%
Calories 257kcal 88kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 8%
Calcium 116mg 37mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.104g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 2.249mg 7%
Iron 2mg 1.55mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.29mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 5%
Potassium 181mg 332mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.133mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Phosphorus 122mg 129mg 1%
Carbs 20.08g 17.63g 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 9.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.342g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Broad 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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.685g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.