McDonald's Big Mac vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and garden cress
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, garden cress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium.
- Garden cress covers your daily vitamin A needs 135% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Garden cress contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cress, garden, 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 CalciumCalcium | +43.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +730.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 452% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 69mg | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 346µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.7g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.6g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.023g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.553mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 606mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 32kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
| Folate | 46µg | 80µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.239g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.228g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +354.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2037.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.3% |
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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
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1353.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
