McDonald's Big Mac vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and black gram
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12; however, black gram is richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Black gram covers your daily copper needs 98% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Black gram contains less saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Mungo beans, mature seeds, 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 | +1235% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +443.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +901% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +641.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +369.6% |
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:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +812.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +375% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.6% |
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
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3987.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.981mg | 98% |
| Iron | 2mg | 7.57mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 18.3g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 267mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.527mg | 57% |
| Folate | 46µg | 216µg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 379mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 25.21g | 27% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 983mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.64g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 38mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.114g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 58.99g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.447mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.085g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.273mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.071g | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 341kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.254mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins