McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and fajita
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, folate, calcium, and copper; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B3.
- Fajita covers your daily phosphorus needs 22% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Fajita has 12 times less folate than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of folate, while fajita has 4µg.
- Fajita contains less saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +792.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127% |
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 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +800.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.9% |
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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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 277mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 88mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 799mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 5.73g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.54µg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 18.56g | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 4µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.596g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.779mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 2.23g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.37mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.333g | 3% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.