McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pita
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron; however, pita is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than pita.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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 | +34.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.5% |
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.2g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.166g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.481mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 55.7g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.84mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.267mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.105g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.142mg | 8% |
| Folate | 46µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 9.1g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 536mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.535g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 275kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.4% |
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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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3208.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.8% |