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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.
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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.193mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.86µg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
40% 51% 9%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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
33% 33% 33%
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

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Bockwurst 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
McDonald's Big Mac
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.453g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.