McDonald's Big Mac vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Hamburger?
- Hamburger is richer than McDonald's Big Mac in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 2 times more Fiber than Hamburger. While McDonald's Big Mac has 1.6g of Fiber, Hamburger has only 0.9g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.
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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 | +13.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.7% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.36g
~equal in
Other
~1.79g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +109.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +146.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +22.4% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 14.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 23.2g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 24.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 226mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.44µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 5.096g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.38g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 2.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.293g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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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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.