McDonald's Big Mac vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and miso different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and folate; however, miso is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 142% higher.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Miso 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 CalciumCalcium | +103.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
Contains more IronIron | +24.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +317% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
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:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
Contains more FatsFats | +148.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +596.2% |
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Protein
~12.79g
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
1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.884 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +210.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +842.5% |
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 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.2 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +145% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +255% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 460mg | 3728mg | 142% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.42mg | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.08µg | 33% |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.859mg | 28% |
Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.884g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.906mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 15% | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 5.4g | 15% |
Fats | 14.96g | 6.01g | 14% |
Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.025g | 13% |
Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
Folate | 46µg | 19µg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 48mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
Iron | 2mg | 2.49mg | 6% |
Calcium | 116mg | 57mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.56mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.118g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 159mg | 5% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 6g | 5% |
Calories | 257kcal | 198kcal | 3% |
Protein | 11.82g | 12.79g | 2% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 25.37g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
Potassium | 181mg | 210mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 19.97g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 6.2g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.82mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.243mg | 0% |
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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%

108%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 3268mg)
Which food is cheaper?

McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.