McDonald's Big Mac vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and italian ice different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher than italian ice in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than italian ice.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2916.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +880% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +930% |
| 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 | +3420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1990% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
| 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:
0.03 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
13.5 g
Water:
86.4 g
Other:
0.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3580% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.4% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0.03g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.02g | 23% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.03mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.715mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 53kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 13.5g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 13.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice 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.