McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cereal
- Cereal is higher than mcDonald's Big Mac in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 509% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 15 times more saturated fat than cereal. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 3.803g of saturated fat, cereal contains only 0.26g.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1060% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1603% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +283.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1751.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +775.3% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1285.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1257.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1602.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +285.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +550% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +444.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2017.4% |
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Starch
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 6.288mg | 509% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 460% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 34.06mg | 401% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 3.87mg | 282% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 29.62mg | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 7.6mg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.79mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 86.85g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.08g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.26g | 16% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 795mg | 15% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 6.06g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.204g | 8% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 378kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.354g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% |
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
23%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal 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.