McDonald's Big Mac vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and leberkäse?
- Leberkäse is richer than mcDonald's Big Mac in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and zinc.
- Leberkäse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 986% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of leberkäse is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Liver cheese, pork types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.7% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +965.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2689.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.1% |
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:
15.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
53.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +856.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.2% |
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Water
~53.6g
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
8.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1017.6% |
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 | 24.55µg | 986% |
| Vitamin A | 5252µg | 584% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 2.227mg | 155% |
| Iron | 2mg | 10.83mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.536mg | 71% | |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 11.768mg | 52% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 174mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 1225mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.383mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 8.96g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 12.26g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.42g | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.7mg | 16% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 25.6g | 16% |
| Folate | 46µg | 104µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 207mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 15.2g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.212mg | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 304kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 226mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 2.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.651mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.631mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.331mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.342mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 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%
463%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leberkäse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leberkäse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)