McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and chocolate different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 103% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 19 times more sodium than chocolate. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 460mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +107.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +630% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +949% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +588.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +604% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +366.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +282.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5188.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.6% |
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Other
~1.7g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.9% |
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 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9954.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +415.6% |
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Starch
~0g
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 1.028mg | 103% |
| Iron | 2mg | 8.02mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 18.519g | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.419mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.23µg | 27% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 31.28g | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7g | 22% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.725mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9.54g | 15% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 4.88g | 14% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 546kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 61.17g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 206mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 559mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.