McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Fast food
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Calcium, yet Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fast food is 14% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more Calcium than Fast food. McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of Calcium, while Fast food contains 62mg.
- Fast food contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
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Calcium
+87.1%
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Iron
+53%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-28%
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Zinc
+31.9%
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Copper
+23.5%
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Manganese
+73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Potassium - 197
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Calcium
+87.1%
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Iron
+53%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-28%
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Zinc
+31.9%
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Copper
+23.5%
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Manganese
+73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Potassium - 197
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.
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Vitamin A
+268.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+80.1%
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Vitamin B2
+73.7%
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Vitamin B3
+66%
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Folate
+73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89
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Vitamin A
+268.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+80.1%
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Vitamin B2
+73.7%
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Vitamin B3
+66%
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Folate
+73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+24.6%
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Water
+33.4%
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Other
+21.1%
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Protein
+39.8%
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Carbs
+56.9%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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Fats
+24.6%
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Water
+33.4%
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Other
+21.1%
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Protein
+39.8%
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Carbs
+56.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+449%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+449%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+97.1%
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Fructose
+34.3%
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Maltose
+16.3%
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
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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+∞%
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Glucose
+97.1%
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Fructose
+34.3%
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Maltose
+16.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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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
26%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)