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.
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.
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Calcium
+480%
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Iron
+14.9%
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Copper
+19.5%
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Manganese
+2188.9%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+72.1%
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Potassium
+87.3%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+156.5%
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Calcium
+480%
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Iron
+14.9%
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Copper
+19.5%
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Manganese
+2188.9%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+72.1%
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Potassium
+87.3%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+156.5%
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+134.7%
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Vitamin B2
+57.1%
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Folate
+411.1%
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Vitamin B3
+117.6%
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Vitamin B12
+85.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+134.7%
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Vitamin B2
+57.1%
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Folate
+411.1%
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Vitamin B3
+117.6%
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Vitamin B12
+85.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+81.8%
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Carbs
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Protein
+134%
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Water
+25.1%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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0 g
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Fats
+81.8%
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+134%
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Water
+25.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.317
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.322
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.317
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.322
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 Sodium |
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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 | 0g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 27.66g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 8.23g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 192kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 339mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 4.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 7.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 79mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.395g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.317g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.322g |
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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%
48%
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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