McDonald's Big Mac vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and flank steak
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in calcium, folate, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 23 times more manganese than flank steak. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg of manganese, flank steak contains only 0.009mg.
- The amount of sodium in flank steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +480% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
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 | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.2% |
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:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-3166.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
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
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.317g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.322g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 45% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 27.66g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.63µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 4.9mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 7.363mg | 25% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 56mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 79mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 210mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 8.23g | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 9µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.075mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 339mg | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 192kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.74mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.395g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.317g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.322g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak 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.