McDonald's Big Mac vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and hot sauce
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet hot sauce is higher in vitamin C.
- Hot sauce covers your daily sodium needs 95% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- The amount of cholesterol in hot sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1636.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1009.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.4% |
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 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18600% |
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:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
1.75 g
Water:
89.98 g
Other:
7.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2217.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3943.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1047.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +301.6% |
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11480% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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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| Sodium | 460mg | 2643mg | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 74.8mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0.51g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.254mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.48mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.052g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 11mg | 16% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 11kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.036mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.03g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.028mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.049mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 1.75g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.3g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 2183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce 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 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.