McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cutlet
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and calcium; however, cutlet is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Cutlet covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 143% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Cutlet has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.
Infographic

Infographic link
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 | +566.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +427.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +91% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +536.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +676.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 26.29mg | 143% |
Vitamin E | 18.09mg | 121% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 1.33mg | 86% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
Protein | 11.82g | 23.29g | 23% |
Fats | 14.96g | 1.5g | 21% |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.3g | 16% |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 4.5g | 12% |
Folate | 46µg | 2µg | 11% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
Calcium | 116mg | 22mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 56mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.2g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 1mg | 8% |
Calories | 257kcal | 117kcal | 7% |
Sodium | 460mg | 371mg | 4% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 3mg | 4% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 7.3g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.8g | 3% |
Potassium | 181mg | 105mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 2.8g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 0.2g | 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:
23.29 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
66.69 g
Other:
1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +897.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +50.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
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
0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1637% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.4% |