McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and fortune cookie different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher than fortune cookie in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 36% more than fortune cookie.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 18 times more cholesterol than fortune cookie. McDonald's Big Mac contains 36mg of cholesterol, while fortune cookie contains 2mg.
- Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index (77) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cookies, fortune types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +341.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1023.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.5% |
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:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +454.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +541.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.3% |
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
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.01µg | 36% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 84g | 21% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 2.7g | 19% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 31mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.17mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 4.2g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.669g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.84mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 378kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.345g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 66µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.466g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 82.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 45.42g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)