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

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The main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Caesar salad

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Caesar salad is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +100.9%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Sodium - 454
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +100.9%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Sodium - 454

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Other +18.5%
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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377.5%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.6%
Contains more Lactose +357.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +240.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.98
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.6%
Contains more Lactose +357.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +240.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.98

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 11.82g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 14.96g 9.54g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 257kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.69g 1.13g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 4.02g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 116mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 2mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 122mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 181mg 170mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.91mg 1.61mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.206mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 188IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 3.237mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Folate 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.4µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 36mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.588g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 3.803g 4.206g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.38g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Caesar salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.049999999999999g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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