McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pimiento
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, pimiento is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Pimiento covers your daily vitamin C needs 94% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Pimiento contains less cholesterol.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of pimiento is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pimento, canned.
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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 | +233.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1833.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +19% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +905.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +617.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +935.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21125% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 84.9mg | 94% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
Fats | 14.96g | 0.3g | 23% |
Protein | 11.82g | 1.1g | 21% |
Sodium | 460mg | 14mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.045g | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.615mg | 17% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
Vitamin A | 133µg | 15% | |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 17mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.017mg | 13% |
Calories | 257kcal | 23kcal | 12% |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
Calcium | 116mg | 6mg | 11% |
Folate | 46µg | 6µg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.02g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 8.3µg | 7% | |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.092mg | 5% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 5.1g | 5% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.68mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 6mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
Potassium | 181mg | 158mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 1.9g | 1% |
Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.161g | 1% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 3.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 2.71g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +974.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4886.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +293.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +360% |
Contains more WaterWater | +81.5% |
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
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17270% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |