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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Muffin
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Muffin
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.168mg
~equal in Folate ~48µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.3%
Contains more WaterWater +105.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.9%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Muffin
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2548%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
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
Contains more FructoseFructose +39.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5989.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +68.8%
~equal in Maltose ~0.47g
~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.
McDonald's Big Mac Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 8.103g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.16µg 30%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Protein 11.82g 4.49g 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.37mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.418mg 12%
Carbs 20.08g 53g 11%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.449mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Iron 2mg 1.3mg 9%
Calcium 116mg 44mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calories 257kcal 375kcal 6%
Sodium 460mg 336mg 5%
Copper 0.098mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.163mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.803g 2.844g 4%
Phosphorus 122mg 146mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 4.822g 3%
Potassium 181mg 121mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Cholesterol 36mg 30mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fats 14.96g 16.07g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 1.21g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 46µg 48µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.168mg 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

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McDonald's Big Mac Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.