McDonald's Big Mac vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and danish pastry
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, danish pastry has more manganese, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times more calcium than danish pastry. McDonald's Big Mac has 116mg of calcium, while danish pastry has 35mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.4% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.3% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +741.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.2µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 11.313g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.575g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 6.794g | 14% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 21.9g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 8g | 8% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 374kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.351mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 37.2g | 6% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 417mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 108mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.991g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)