McDonald's Big Mac vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and lamb different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in calcium, manganese, and folate; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 70% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 9 times more manganese than lamb. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg of manganese, lamb contains only 0.022mg.
- Lamb has less sodium.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +582.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +836.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +189.8% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
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Water
~53.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.5% |
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 | 2.55µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 24.52g | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 4.46mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 8.83g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 6.66mg | 20% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 72mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 8.82g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 20.94g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 188mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.51g | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 46µg | 18µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 294kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.88mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.