McDonald's Big Mac vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and bell peppers
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C.
- Bell peppers cover your daily vitamin C needs 89% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Bell peppers contain less cholesterol.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1060% |
| Contains more IronIron | +488.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1369.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +510% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +646.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20000% |
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:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1274.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +318.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +318.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.5% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 80.4mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.17g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0.86g | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.34mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.48mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.058g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.13mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 20mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.028mg | 14% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 20kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.057mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.008g | 9% |
| Folate | 46µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 4.64g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Potassium | 181mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.