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

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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and edible mushroom?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B1, yet edible mushroom is higher in copper and vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • The glycemic index of edible mushroom is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this article.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3766.7%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.607mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +516%
Contains more OtherOther +114%
Contains more WaterWater +80.2%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +894.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.3%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Edible mushroom
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.04µg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Copper 0.098mg 0.318mg 24%
Fats 14.96g 0.34g 22%
Sodium 460mg 5mg 20%
Iron 2mg 0.5mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.05g 17%
Protein 11.82g 3.09g 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.402mg 15%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.52mg 13%
Calories 257kcal 22kcal 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Calcium 116mg 3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.081mg 8%
Folate 46µg 17µg 7%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.047mg 7%
Carbs 20.08g 3.26g 6%
Phosphorus 122mg 86mg 5%
Potassium 181mg 318mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 9mg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 0.17g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.1mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.16g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 3.607mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.