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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.296g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.