McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and fennel
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet fennel is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 42 times more saturated fat than fennel. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.803g of saturated fat, while fennel contains 0.09g.
- Fennel has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fennel, bulb, raw.
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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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +855% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +553.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
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:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +853.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7380% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.8% |
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
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5008.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
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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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.2g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 1.24g | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 52mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.64mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.09g | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.73mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.032mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.01mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 31kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 50mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.068g | 9% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Folate | 46µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 7.3g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.