McDonald's Big Mac vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and gingerbread
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and potassium.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 34% more than gingerbread.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 5 times more zinc than gingerbread. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 1.91mg of zinc, gingerbread has only 0.39mg.
- Gingerbread has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +63.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +389.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +99% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231.6% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.4% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.4g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1277.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.122g
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.06µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.683mg | 21% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.39mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.88mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 49.2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 7.124g | 9% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 439mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 327mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 356kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Folate | 46µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 16.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 4.122g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
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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