McDonald's Big Mac vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and graham cracker
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than graham cracker.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 | +50.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.8% |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1413.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.8% |
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Other
~1.66g
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1660.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +70.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4860.9% |
~equal in
Glucose
~1.04g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.019mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.388g | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 3.78mg | 22% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 77.66g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 91µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.633g | 10% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 6.69g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 185mg | 9% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 430kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.96mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.317mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.4g | 7% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 10.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.439mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.509g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 181mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 460mg | 459mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.