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

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Important differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Coriander

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Coriander has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw.

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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 Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6650%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6650%
Contains more Folate +34.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +447.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Water +79.7%
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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +447.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Water +79.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Coriander
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0.87g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 2.13g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.52g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 3.67g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 23kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 116mg 67mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.77mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Coriander
Phosphorus 122mg 48mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 460mg 46mg Coriander
Zinc 1.91mg 0.5mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.206mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 188IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 0.4mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.067mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.162mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.114mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 46µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Coriander
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Coriander
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.275g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.04g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Coriander
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.