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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Jícama raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has 181 times less Saturated Fat than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g of Saturated Fat, while Jícama raw has 0.021g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Yambean (jicama), 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 +866.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +577.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +1093.8%
Contains more Copper +104.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +577.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +1093.8%
Contains more Copper +104.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1592%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
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% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1592%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1541.7%
Contains more Fats +16522.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +513.3%
Contains more Water +75.6%
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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1541.7%
Contains more Fats +16522.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +513.3%
Contains more Water +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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 Jícama raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 3.92g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 0.72g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.09g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 8.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 38kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 1.6g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 116mg 12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.6mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 18mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 150mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 1.91mg 0.16mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.048mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.06mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 188IU 21IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.029mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 46µg 12µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.005g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.043g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Jícama 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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.