McDonald's Big Mac vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and bockwurst
- McDonald's Big Mac has more iron, calcium, and folate; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
- Bockwurst covers your daily need for saturated fat, 32% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times more calcium than bockwurst. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 116mg of calcium, bockwurst has only 41mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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 CalciumCalcium | +182.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +170.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 70.2µg | 59% | |
Tryptophan | 153mg | 55% | |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 10.256g | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.378mg | 29% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 13.138g | 24% |
Selenium | 11.3µg | 21% | |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 93mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.891mg | 18% | |
Fats | 14.96g | 25.87g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.616mg | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.328g | 13% |
Sodium | 460mg | 756mg | 13% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.15mg | 11% |
Calcium | 116mg | 41mg | 8% |
Choline | 46.4mg | 8% | |
Folate | 46µg | 17µg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 169mg | 7% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 2.95g | 6% |
Protein | 11.82g | 14.03g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 181mg | 270mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
Calories | 257kcal | 301kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 0.01g | 2% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.193mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.07mg | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.86µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.95g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 1.33g | N/A |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
Threonine | 0.613mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.166mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.513mg | 0% |
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:
14.03 g
Fats:
25.87 g
Carbs:
2.95 g
Water:
54.47 g
Other:
2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +580.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +72.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +45.7% |
~equal in
Water
~54.47g
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
10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +660.8% |
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 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10300% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +16800% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g