McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and chocolate brownie
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and calcium, while chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, vitamin A, and magnesium.
- Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for copper is 32% higher.
- Chocolate brownie contains 6 times less vitamin B12 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.88µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie contains 0.16µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +103.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +165% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.6% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150% |
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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
7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2975.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 9.412g | 61% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.388mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.16µg | 30% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 29.1g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 10.839g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.587mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 7.319g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.982mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 73mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 6.2g | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 50.2g | 10% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 466kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.97mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 57mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 343mg | 5% |
| Folate | 46µg | 29µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.84mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 181mg | 176mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.516g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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