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

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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and patty

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B1, calcium, folate, manganese, and fiber, yet patty is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for patty is 49% higher.
  • Patty contains less sodium.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1557.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~1.93mg

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%
Patty
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.6%
~equal in Fats ~15.69g

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
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%

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 Patty
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 2.05µg 49%
Selenium 14.8µg 27%
Zinc 1.91mg 4.12mg 20%
Sodium 460mg 74mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.803g 6.333g 12%
Calcium 116mg 7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.043mg 11%
Folate 46µg 6µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 6.861g 8%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.017mg 8%
Carbs 20.08g 0g 7%
Cholesterol 36mg 53mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Protein 11.82g 14.63g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 3.846mg 3%
Calories 257kcal 204kcal 3%
Phosphorus 122mg 145mg 3%
Copper 0.098mg 0.073mg 3%
Potassium 181mg 269mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.643g 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Iron 2mg 1.93mg 1%
Fats 14.96g 15.69g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 0g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.53g)
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

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.