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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • The amount of Calcium in McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher than in McDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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 less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 1.91
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 1.91
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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 A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +28.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.86
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +28.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +91.7%
Contains more Glucose +93.3%
Contains more Fructose +53.3%
Contains more Lactose +68.8%
Contains more Maltose +71.4%
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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +91.7%
Contains more Glucose +93.3%
Contains more Fructose +53.3%
Contains more Lactose +68.8%
Contains more Maltose +71.4%

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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 11.82g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 14.96g 11.79g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 257kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.69g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.97g 6.22g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 122mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 181mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 460mg 626mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 1.91mg
Copper 0.098mg 0.097mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 188IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Folate 46µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.86µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 36mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.588g 0.647g McDonald's Big Mac
Saturated Fat 3.803g 4.435g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.355g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.