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 ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.8% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
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
4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +377.5% |
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:
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +49.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +357.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +240.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.98g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 13.39g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 9.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.34mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.02g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.126mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 25.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 454mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A | 78µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 31.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.237mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 4.206g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 2.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.461g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.547mg |
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| Leucine | 1.137mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg |
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| Valine | 0.7mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.049999999999999g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.