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

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The main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Corn raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Corn raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 +5700%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.2%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
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 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5700%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.2%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Equal in Vitamin A - 187
Equal in Folate - 42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 13% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Equal in Vitamin A - 187
Equal in Folate - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1008.1%
Contains more Other +192.1%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1008.1%
Contains more Other +192.1%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +704.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +704.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +93.5%
Contains more Glucose +229.8%
Contains more Fructose +14.8%
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +93.5%
Contains more Glucose +229.8%
Contains more Fructose +14.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 16.7g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 3.27g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 1.35g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 18.7g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 86kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.69g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 3.97g 6.26g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 116mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.52mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 122mg 89mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 460mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 1.91mg 0.46mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.054mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.163mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 188IU 187IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.155mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.055mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.77mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 46µg 42µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Choline 23mg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.432g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Corn 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
24%
McDonald's Big Mac
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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