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

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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and broth?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and fiber, yet broth is higher in vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1018% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types in this article.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2022.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2159.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2572.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.88g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1364.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.43g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 460mg 23875mg 1018%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 4.48g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.3µg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.43mg 17%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.09mg 17%
Iron 2mg 1.03mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Copper 0.098mg 0mg 11%
Protein 11.82g 16.66g 10%
Magnesium 20mg 56mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Cholesterol 36mg 13mg 8%
Calcium 116mg 187mg 7%
Phosphorus 122mg 166mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 2.46mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 5.36g 5%
Potassium 181mg 309mg 4%
Folate 46µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.803g 3.43g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Fats 14.96g 13.88g 2%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.15mg 2%
Carbs 20.08g 18.01g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Calories 257kcal 267kcal 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 23415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.