McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pepperoni
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in folate, calcium, and iron, yet pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 70% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 9 times more folate than pepperoni. McDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of folate, while pepperoni contains 5µg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less cholesterol.
- Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.
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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 | +510.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +421.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.7% |
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:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1601.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.6% |
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
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +497.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1356.9% |
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 17.708g | 63% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 1582mg | 49% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 46.28g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 20.77g | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.074mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.458g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.3µg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 19.25g | 15% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 504kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.987mg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.33mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.271mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 1.18g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.257mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 274mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | N/A |
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 1122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.