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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Chives

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin C 64% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Chives have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Chives, raw.

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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 +26.1%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.3%
Contains more Zinc +241.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
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 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.3%
Contains more Zinc +241.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%

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.
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Chives
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +14425%
Contains more Folate +128.3%
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 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +14425%
Contains more Folate +128.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1949.3%
Contains more Carbs +361.6%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +76.7%
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
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1949.3%
Contains more Carbs +361.6%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +76.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3556.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3556.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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 Chives
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chives Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 1.85g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 3.27g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.73g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 4.35g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 30kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 116mg 92mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.6mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 122mg 58mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 460mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 1.91mg 0.56mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.206mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 188IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 0.4mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.078mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.115mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.647mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Chives
Folate 46µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Chives
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Chives
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.095g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.267g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.