McDonald's Big Mac vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and foie gras different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in zinc and vitamin B1; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 355% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more zinc than foie gras. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg of zinc, foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less sodium.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +968.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.4% |
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:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
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Protein
~11.4g
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
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +637.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.5% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 9.4µg | 355% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 25.61g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 14.45g | 48% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 43.84g | 44% |
| Iron | 2mg | 5.5mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 150mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.4mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 200mg | 11% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 462kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 697mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.92mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.299mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 4.67g | 5% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.84g | 4% |
| Folate | 46µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 11.4g | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.647g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras 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.