McDonald's Big Mac vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and parmigiano-Reggiano
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 99% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 30 times less vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +856% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +497.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2868.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +156.8% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1365.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.4% |
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Water
~50.6g
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 116mg | 1109mg | 99% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 729mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 2.26µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 1529mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 13.317g | 43% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.486mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.114mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.87mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 88mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 20g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.238mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.9mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.029mg | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 20g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 6.098g | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 1.37g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.462g | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 265kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% |
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 1069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.2)