McDonald's Big Mac vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and mars different?
- McDonald's Big Mac has more iron than mars.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 39% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 3 times more sodium than mars. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 460mg of sodium, mars contains only 136mg.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2917.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 11.651g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 72.4g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 4.28g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.86mg | 14% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 475kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 19.32g | 7% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.131g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)