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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Italian sausage raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Iron, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +255.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.79
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +255.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.79

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.91
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2989.2%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Equal in Water - 51.08
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +2989.2%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1217%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1217%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0.65g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 14.96g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 20.08g 0.65g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 18mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.18mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 14mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 181mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 460mg 731mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 1.79mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.08mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.058mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.168mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 3.25mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 46µg 8µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 36mg 76mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 3.803g 11.27g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.