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

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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and custard apple

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, custard apple is higher in vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than custard apple.
  • The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.7%
Contains more IronIron +181.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +595.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2393.3%
Contains more OtherOther +84%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

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 Custard apple
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Fats 14.96g 0.6g 22%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 19.2mg 21%
Protein 11.82g 1.7g 20%
Sodium 460mg 4mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.5mg 18%
Zinc 1.91mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 17%
Iron 2mg 0.71mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.231g 16%
Phosphorus 122mg 21mg 14%
Folate 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Copper 0.098mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 30mg 9%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 257kcal 101kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.08mg 8%
Potassium 181mg 382mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Carbs 20.08g 25.2g 2%
Net carbs 18.48g 22.8g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Custard apple
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
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

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?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.