McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pineapple cake?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese.
- Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12735% higher.
- Pineapple cake has 11 times less vitamin B12 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 0.88µg of vitamin B12, while pineapple cake has 0.08µg.
- Pineapple cake is lower in sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86831.8% |
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:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.5% |
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
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +972.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 153mg | 12735% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.08µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.282g | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 17% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.5g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 50.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 82mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.35mg | 6% |
| Folate | 46µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.915g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 5.194g | 4% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 12.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.156mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 319kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 49.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 116mg | 120mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
2952%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.