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

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What are the main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Nachos Supreme?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, and Calcium, while Nachos Supreme is higher in Fiber.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Nachos Supreme has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.384mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos Supreme has 1.01mg.
  • Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.8%
Contains more IronIron +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.202mg

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% 11% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
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 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~equal in Carbs ~21.39g
~equal in Other ~1.77g

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
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +715.7%

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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +352.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +525.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +171.9%
~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 Nachos Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 257kcal 223kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 6.21g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 12.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Net carbs 18.48g 17.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 21.39g Nachos Supreme
Cholesterol 36mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 20mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 116mg 47mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 2mg 1.01mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 1.63g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.098mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 1.91mg 1.05mg McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 122mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 460mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 188IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.206mg 0.202mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.073mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.137mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.01mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.31µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Folate 46µg 14µg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 3.803g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2.496g Nachos Supreme
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 1.69g 0.27g McDonald's Big Mac
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g Nachos Supreme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Nachos Supreme
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
24%
McDonald's Big Mac
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/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.