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

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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and kumquat?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and iron, while kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 48% higher.
  • Kumquat is lower in cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Kumquats, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.1%
Contains more IronIron +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1023.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +542.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~186mg
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10875%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1639.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +260.8%
Contains more WaterWater +57.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2155.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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 Kumquat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Kumquat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 43.9mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Fats 14.96g 0.86g 22%
Sodium 460mg 10mg 20%
Protein 11.82g 1.88g 20%
Fiber 1.6g 6.5g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.429mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.103g 17%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.17mg 16%
Phosphorus 122mg 19mg 15%
Iron 2mg 0.86mg 14%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.037mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.09mg 9%
Calories 257kcal 71kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.154g 8%
Folate 46µg 17µg 7%
Calcium 116mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.135mg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Carbs 20.08g 15.9g 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.171g 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 9.4g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 181mg 186mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g 9.36g N/A
Copper 0.098mg 0.095mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Kumquat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.7g)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.