McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and cookie dough different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, cookie dough is richer in manganese and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 35% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 4 times more calcium than cookie dough. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of calcium, cookie dough contains only 31mg.
- Cookie dough has less sodium.
- Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index (54) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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 | +274.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33% |
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:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +235.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.3% |
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
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +747.1% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.04µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.765mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 10.531g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.592g | 15% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 59.1g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 5.4g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.64mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 31mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.865mg | 9% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 424kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 294mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.372mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 18.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 4.751g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.14mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 56.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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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