McDonald's Big Mac vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and margarine
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet margarine is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for margarine is 68% higher.
- Margarine contains less sodium.
- Margarine has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +905.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2340% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14613% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +780% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4500% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 24.302g | 160% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 80.71g | 101% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 91% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 38.877g | 89% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 78% | |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 60% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 15.189g | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.1µg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.06mg | 24% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 0.16g | 23% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 717kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.023mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.01mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0.7g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7287.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2768.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +439.5% |
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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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1019.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7841.8% |
