McDonald's Big Mac vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and honey
- Honey has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than honey.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Honey.
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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 | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +768.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2696.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
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:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3840% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +820% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.4% |
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:
0.89 g
Glucose:
35.75 g
Fructose:
40.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.44 g
Galactose:
3.1 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +93.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3337.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2322.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +193.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 40.94g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0.3g | 23% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 82.4g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.121mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.42mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.038mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.036mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 304kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 82.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0% |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.