McDonald's Big Mac vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Feta?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Feta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
- Feta has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.384mg of Vitamin B3, while Feta has 0.991mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, feta 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.
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Iron
+207.7%
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Potassium
+191.9%
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Sodium
-49.8%
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Copper
+206.3%
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Manganese
+635.7%
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Calcium
+325%
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Phosphorus
+176.2%
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Zinc
+50.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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Iron
+207.7%
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Potassium
+191.9%
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Sodium
-49.8%
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Copper
+206.3%
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Manganese
+635.7%
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Calcium
+325%
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Phosphorus
+176.2%
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Zinc
+50.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+241.5%
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Folate
+43.8%
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Vitamin A
+124.5%
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Vitamin B2
+303.8%
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Vitamin B12
+92%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+241.5%
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Folate
+43.8%
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Vitamin A
+124.5%
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Vitamin B2
+303.8%
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Vitamin B12
+92%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+391%
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Protein
+20.2%
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Fats
+42.2%
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Other
+182.6%
Equal in Water - 55.22
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
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5.2 g
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Carbs
+391%
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Protein
+20.2%
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Fats
+42.2%
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+182.6%
Equal in Water - 55.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-74.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.591 g
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Saturated Fat
-74.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.1%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.09g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 14.21g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 21.28g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 4.09g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 264kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 493mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 337mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 917mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.032mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.028mg |
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| Selenium | 15µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 422IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 125µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.844mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.637mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.803mg |
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| Leucine | 1.395mg |
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| Lysine | 1.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.368mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 1.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.397mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 89mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 14.946g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.623g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.591g |
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.