McDonald's Big Mac vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Muffin
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Calcium, while Muffin has more Manganese.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
- Muffin contains 5 times less Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg of Zinc, while Muffin contains 0.37mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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.
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Calcium
+163.6%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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Zinc
+416.2%
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Copper
+63.3%
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Phosphorus
+19.7%
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Sodium
-27%
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Manganese
+118%
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Calcium
+163.6%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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Zinc
+416.2%
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Copper
+63.3%
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Phosphorus
+19.7%
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Sodium
-27%
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Manganese
+118%
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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Vitamin A
+157.5%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.6%
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Vitamin B12
+450%
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Vitamin C
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Folate - 48
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Vitamin A
+157.5%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.6%
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Vitamin B12
+450%
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Vitamin C
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Folate - 48
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+163.3%
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Water
+105.5%
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Other
+24.3%
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Carbs
+163.9%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
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Protein
+163.3%
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Water
+105.5%
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Other
+24.3%
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Carbs
+163.9%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2548%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.103 g
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2548%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fructose
+39.7%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+5989.1%
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Glucose
+18.3%
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Lactose
+68.8%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47
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:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+39.7%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+5989.1%
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Glucose
+18.3%
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Lactose
+68.8%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47
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 Sodium |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 51.9g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 16.07g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 53g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 375kcal |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.21g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 336mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 2.844g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 8.103g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.