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

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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and macaroon?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium, while macaroon is higher in copper and fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • Macaroon is lower in cholesterol.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than macaroon (32).

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.4%
Contains more WaterWater +346.1%
Contains more FatsFats +50.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.9%
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.803g 20.099g 74%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.22mg 20%
Copper 0.098mg 0.269mg 19%
Protein 11.82g 3.02g 18%
Iron 2mg 0.82mg 15%
Carbs 20.08g 61.22g 14%
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg 13%
Fats 14.96g 22.55g 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.73mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 5mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.06mg 11%
Folate 46µg 3µg 11%
Calories 257kcal 460kcal 10%
Sodium 460mg 241mg 10%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Phosphorus 122mg 68mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 1.61g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.81g 3%
Potassium 181mg 123mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 45.16g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.296g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.