McDonald's Big Mac vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Gratin
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Gratin is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Gratin.
- Gratin has 4 times less Folate than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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.
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Iron
+212.5%
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Zinc
+176.8%
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Manganese
+28%
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Potassium
+118.8%
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Copper
+63.3%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Sodium - 433
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Iron
+212.5%
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Zinc
+176.8%
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Manganese
+28%
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Potassium
+118.8%
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Copper
+63.3%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Sodium - 433
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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Vitamin B1
+175%
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Vitamin B2
+80.2%
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Vitamin B3
+240.8%
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Folate
+318.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+40.4%
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Vitamin C
+2375%
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Vitamin B1
+175%
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Vitamin B2
+80.2%
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Vitamin B3
+240.8%
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Folate
+318.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+40.4%
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Vitamin C
+2375%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+133.6%
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Fats
+97.1%
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Carbs
+78.2%
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Water
+44.2%
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Other
+13%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
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Protein
+133.6%
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Fats
+97.1%
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Carbs
+78.2%
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Water
+44.2%
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Other
+13%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.276
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.276 g
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Saturated Fat
-19.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.276
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 9.47g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 7.59g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 11.27g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 132kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 396mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 433mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 9.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.993mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.151mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 23mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 4.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 2.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.276g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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