McDonald's Big Mac vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and nutmeg
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3; however, nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 117% more.
- Nutmeg is lower in sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | +815% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +948% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1307.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +723.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.6% |
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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.22g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 2.9mg | 117% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 1.027mg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 25.94g | 101% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 20.8g | 77% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 183mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 36.31g | 33% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.346mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.299mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 213mg | 13% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 525kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 3.04mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 5.84g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.057mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 49.29g | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 184mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 350mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.35g | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $6)