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

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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cervelat

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher in folate, calcium, and fiber, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 193% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~111mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.6%
Contains more FatsFats +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +96.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.2%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 5.5µg 193%
Sodium 460mg 1300mg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Saturated fat 3.803g 11.51g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 12.97g 24%
Fats 14.96g 30.43g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 16.6mg 18%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Cholesterol 36mg 74mg 13%
Calcium 116mg 9mg 11%
Folate 46µg 2µg 11%
Protein 11.82g 17.45g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.33mg 9%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Copper 0.098mg 0.15mg 6%
Zinc 1.91mg 2.56mg 6%
Carbs 20.08g 3.33g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.2g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 4.31mg 6%
Calories 257kcal 362kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.15mg 2%
Phosphorus 122mg 111mg 2%
Potassium 181mg 260mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Iron 2mg 2.04mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.