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

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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cloudberries

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet cloudberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cloudberries is 175% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 6 times more calcium than cloudberries. McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of calcium, while cloudberries contain 18mg.
  • Cloudberries have a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +544.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 527% 0% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Water: 87 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +392.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1770%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69.6%

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 Cloudberry
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Cloudberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 158mg 175%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 37%
Fats 14.96g 0.8g 22%
Sodium 460mg 20%
Protein 11.82g 2.4g 19%
Zinc 1.91mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.803g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.9mg 16%
Iron 2mg 0.7mg 16%
Phosphorus 122mg 35mg 12%
Folate 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.05mg 11%
Copper 0.098mg 11%
Calories 257kcal 51kcal 10%
Calcium 116mg 18mg 10%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 9%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Potassium 181mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Carbs 20.08g 8.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Net carbs 18.48g 8.6g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Cloudberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
44%
Cloudberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
5%
Cloudberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/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.