McDonald's Big Mac vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and lentil?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet lentil is higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, and manganese.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- The glycemic index of lentil is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +510.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +186.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.5% |
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3836.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
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Carbs
~20.13g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5328.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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 | 0µg | 37% |
| Folate | 46µg | 181µg | 34% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7.9g | 25% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.38g | 22% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.251mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.053g | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 3.33mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.06mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 14% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.494mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.073mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.064g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 180mg | 8% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 116kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 9.02g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 369mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.169mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 20.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins