McDonald's Big Mac vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Greek Tzatziki
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Greek Tzatziki is richer in Fiber.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 24% more than Greek Tzatziki.
- Greek Tzatziki has 4 times less Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 1.91mg of Zinc, while Greek Tzatziki has 0.5mg.
- Greek Tzatziki contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
11.1 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
29.7 g
Water:
46.3 g
Other:
6.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.1g
~equal in
Water
~46.3g
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 11.1g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 6.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 23.8g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 29.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 116mg | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.9g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 322mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.7mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 1.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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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
24%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)