McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cream cheese
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and copper, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 82% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 37 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese contains 0.091mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less cholesterol.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, cream.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1718.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +444.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1772.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
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 | +665.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3618.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.2% |
~equal in
Water
~52.62g
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +384.6% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1075% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 20.213g | 75% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 34% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 34.44g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.22µg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.11mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 101mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.091mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 8.907g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 6.15g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 9µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.483g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 314mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 5.52g | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 350kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.