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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Garlic

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Garlic has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% more.
  • Garlic is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Garlic, raw.

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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 Iron +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +205.1%
Contains more Manganese +711.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +205.1%
Contains more Manganese +711.7%

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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Garlic
Contains more Vitamin A +1988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.4%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.4%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.8%
Contains more Fats +2892%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.6%
Contains more Water +14.2%
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +85.8%
Contains more Fats +2892%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.6%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31481.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31481.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Garlic
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 30.96g Garlic
Protein 11.82g 6.36g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.5g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 33.06g Garlic
Calories 257kcal 149kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 1g Garlic
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 116mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 2mg 1.7mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Garlic
Phosphorus 122mg 153mg Garlic
Potassium 181mg 401mg Garlic
Sodium 460mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 1.91mg 1.16mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 0.206mg 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 188IU 9IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.11mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.7mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 46µg 3µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Garlic
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Garlic
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.089g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.011g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.249g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Garlic
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
McDonald's Big Mac
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients
  2. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.