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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Jerusalem artichoke

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Folate, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Jerusalem artichoke.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 +728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +1491.7%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.4%
Contains more Zinc +1491.7%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%

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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +491%
Contains more Fats +149500%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +38%
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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +491%
Contains more Fats +149500%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 15.84g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 2g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.01g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 17.44g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 73kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 9.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 116mg 14mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 20mg 17mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 78mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 460mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.91mg 0.12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.206mg 0.06mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 188IU 20IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.06mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.3mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 46µg 13µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.004g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.001g McDonald's Big Mac

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McDonald's Big Mac Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.