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

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What are the main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Goat?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Folate, while Goat is higher in Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Goat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 31% higher.
  • Goat has 9 times less Folate than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of Folate, while Goat has 5µg.
  • Goat is lower in Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +390.5%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +209.2%
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 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +390.5%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +209.2%

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%
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 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +393.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Protein +129.3%
Contains more Water +33%
Equal in Other - 1.66
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
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +393.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Protein +129.3%
Contains more Water +33%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

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 Goat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Goat Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 27.1g Goat
Fats 14.96g 3.03g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 143kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0g Goat
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 17mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 3.73mg Goat
Magnesium 20mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 201mg Goat
Potassium 181mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 460mg 86mg Goat
Zinc 1.91mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.098mg 0.303mg Goat
Manganese 0.206mg 0.042mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 11.8µg Goat
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.09mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 3.95mg Goat
Folate 46µg 5µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.19µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 36mg 75mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Goat
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.36g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.23g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Goat
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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.