McDonald's Big Mac vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and eggs?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, and zinc, while eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 211% higher.
- Eggs have 53 times less vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.384mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
- Eggs are lower in sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than eggs (0).
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types in this comparison.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +692.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1940.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73% |
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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.1% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1692.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.5% |
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Protein
~12.58g
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 2mg | 211% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 373mg | 112% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 56% | |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.513mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.064mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 124mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.11µg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.066mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.05mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 172mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.414g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 10.61g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 1.12g | 6% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 155kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 12.58g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.267g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.077g | 2% |
| Folate | 46µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 337mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins