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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, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.

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 Iron +506.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +442.1%
Contains more Calcium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 187
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 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +506.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +442.1%
Contains more Calcium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 187

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 B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%
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 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4265.2%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 51.8
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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more Carbs +4265.2%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 51.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%

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 Camembert
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0.46g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 14.96g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 20.08g 0.46g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 300kcal Camembert
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.46g Camembert
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 2mg 0.33mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 122mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 181mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 460mg 842mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.098mg 0.021mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.038mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 14.5µg Camembert
Vitamin A 188IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.028mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.63mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 46µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 36mg 72mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Camembert
Saturated Fat 3.803g 15.259g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.724g Camembert

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McDonald's Big Mac Camembert
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
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.456g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.