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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Mustard

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Mustard is higher in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Mustard.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%

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 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216%
Contains more Fats +347.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%
Contains more Water +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.2%
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +216%
Contains more Fats +347.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%
Contains more Water +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +119%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +119%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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 Mustard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 1.83g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 3.74g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 3.34g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 5.83g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 60kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 1.69g 0.23g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 1.6g 4g Mustard
Calcium 116mg 63mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.61mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 122mg 108mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 152mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 1104mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 0.64mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.074mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 188IU 109IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.07mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.565mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 46µg 7µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.588g 0.009g Mustard
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.182g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.774g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

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McDonald's Big Mac Mustard
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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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients

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

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