McDonald's Big Mac vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and camembert
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet camembert is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for camembert is 57% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than camembert. McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.176mg of vitamin B1, while camembert contains 0.028mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less sodium.
- Camembert has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, camembert.
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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 IronIron | +506.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +366.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +442.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +234.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +528.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +34.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 15.259g | 52% |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 347mg | 32% |
Calcium | 116mg | 388mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 241µg | 27% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.364mg | 27% | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.488mg | 21% |
Iron | 2mg | 0.33mg | 21% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.3µg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.63mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 17% | |
Sodium | 460mg | 842mg | 17% |
Protein | 11.82g | 19.8g | 16% |
Fats | 14.96g | 24.26g | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.028mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 72mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 7.023g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 0.46g | 7% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.38mg | 4% |
Folate | 46µg | 62µg | 4% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.724g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Calories | 257kcal | 300kcal | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 0.46g | N/A |
Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
Potassium | 181mg | 187mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.97g | 0.46g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.307mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.968mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.84mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.279mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.683mg | 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:
19.8 g
Fats:
24.26 g
Carbs:
0.46 g
Water:
51.8 g
Other:
3.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4265.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +62.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Water
~51.8g
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
15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.6% |