McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and fondant icing?
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 than fondant icing.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
- Fondant icing is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than fondant icing (43).
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4425% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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 | +3420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74700% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +661.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2966.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +364% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.01mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 93.18g | 24% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.02g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 11mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.04mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.016mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Folate | 46µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.003mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 373kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A |
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
23%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.