McDonald's Big Mac vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and mixed nuts
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, yet mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 90% higher.
- Mixed nuts contain less sodium.
- Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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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 | +1045% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +825.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +890.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 14.612g | 95% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.907mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 2.04mg | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 28.488g | 63% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 53.95g | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 52% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 229mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 456mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 7.709mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 8.711g | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7g | 22% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 5mg | 20% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 607kcal | 18% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 20.04g | 16% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 632mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.36mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Starch | 4.2g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.196mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 21.05g | 0% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | 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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2366.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~21.05g
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +720% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4675.2% |
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:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +802.2% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
