McDonald's Big Mac vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and oats
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, yet oats are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, iron, and zinc.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 205% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- The amount of sodium in oats is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Oats.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +114.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +785% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2286.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +333.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.7% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +524.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230% |
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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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +728.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 4.916mg | 205% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.626mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 523mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.763mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 177mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 10.6g | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 4.72mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.97mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 66.27g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.535g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.961mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.217g | 12% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 6.9g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 16.89g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 429mg | 7% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 389kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.139mg | 5% |
| Folate | 46µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.178g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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