McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and chinese cuisine
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin A needs 21% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Chinese cuisine has 5 times less vitamin B1 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 0.176mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
- Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +427.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2800% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.6% |
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +596.1% |
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:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +50.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +207.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +154.3% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.48µg | 17% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 5.3g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.978g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.32mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.13g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.033mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 22mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 7.08g | 9% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.217g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 7.29g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.147mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 409mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 204mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Folate | 46µg | 45µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.