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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Chewing gum

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in McDonald's Big Mac is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Chewing gum.
  • Chewing gum contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Chewing gum.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8950%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8950%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4886.7%
Contains more Water +1873.1%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Carbs +381.6%
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
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4886.7%
Contains more Water +1873.1%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Carbs +381.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4297.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4297.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Chewing gum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 11.82g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.3g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 257kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 66.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Chewing gum
Calcium 116mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 1.91mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.6µg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 46µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Chewing gum
Trans Fat 0.588g Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.079g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.137g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum 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.

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.