McDonald's Big Mac vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and mcDonald's Big Mac
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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.
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.
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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
~equal in
Protein
~11.82g
~equal in
Fats
~14.96g
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
~equal in
Other
~1.84g
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.803g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.474g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.306g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.46g
~equal in
Glucose
~1.04g
~equal in
Fructose
~1.69g
~equal in
Lactose
~0.32g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.49g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
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DV% diff. |
| Calories | 257kcal | 257kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 11.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 14.96g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 20.08g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 116mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.91mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 460mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.384mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.88µg | 0% |
| Folate | 46µg | 46µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.803g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.474g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.306g | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.69g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (36 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (3.97 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (460 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (3.803 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.