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

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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and beef broiled

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, and folate, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 6 times more calcium than beef broiled. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of calcium, beef broiled contains only 18mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef broiled is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +544.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
~equal in Fats ~15.41g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.2%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 2.64µg 73%
Zinc 1.91mg 6.31mg 40%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 29%
Protein 11.82g 25.93g 28%
Sodium 460mg 72mg 17%
Cholesterol 36mg 88mg 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 5.378mg 12%
Phosphorus 122mg 198mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.046mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 18mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.803g 5.895g 10%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 6.668g 8%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.012mg 8%
Iron 2mg 2.6mg 8%
Carbs 20.08g 0g 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Potassium 181mg 318mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.176mg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.484g 1%
Fats 14.96g 15.41g 1%
Copper 0.098mg 0.085mg 1%
Calories 257kcal 250kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Beef broiled
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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.