McDonald's Big Mac vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and fruitcake?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet fruitcake is higher in fiber.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 7 times more cholesterol than fruitcake. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 36mg of cholesterol, fruitcake has only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types 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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +607.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
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 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.8% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.01µg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.323g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.791mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 101mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.27mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 61.6g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.048g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 52mg | 10% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 9.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Folate | 46µg | 20µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.2g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.07mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
21%
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 - 23.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.