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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Pineapple

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 53% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Pineapple has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 Calcium +792.3%
Contains more Iron +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1425%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +1491.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +792.3%
Contains more Iron +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1425%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +1491.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +350%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2088.9%
Contains more Fats +12366.7%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +736.4%
Contains more Water +67.6%
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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +2088.9%
Contains more Fats +12366.7%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +736.4%
Contains more Water +67.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26623.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26623.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1202.2%
Contains more Glucose +66.3%
Contains more Fructose +25.4%
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1202.2%
Contains more Glucose +66.3%
Contains more Fructose +25.4%

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 Pineapple
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 11.72g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 0.54g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.12g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 13.12g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 50kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 3.97g 9.85g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 13mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.29mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 8mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 109mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 1.91mg 0.12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.206mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 188IU 58IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 0.4mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.079mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.032mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.5mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 46µg 18µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Pineapple
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Pineapple
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.013g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.04g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Pineapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.794g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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
  2. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.