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

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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and poppy seed

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 283% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Spices, poppy seed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1635%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1139.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.2%
Contains more IronIron +388%
Contains more CopperCopper +1560.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +613.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3155.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +762.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.1%
Contains more OtherOther +246.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9236.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +181.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +482.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +406.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Poppy seed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.206mg 6.707mg 283%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 28.569g 188%
Copper 0.098mg 1.627mg 170%
Calcium 116mg 1438mg 132%
Phosphorus 122mg 870mg 107%
Iron 2mg 9.76mg 97%
Magnesium 20mg 347mg 78%
Fiber 1.6g 19.5g 72%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.854mg 57%
Zinc 1.91mg 7.9mg 54%
Fats 14.96g 41.56g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 19%
Sodium 460mg 26mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.896mg 16%
Potassium 181mg 719mg 16%
Calories 257kcal 525kcal 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg 12%
Protein 11.82g 17.99g 12%
Folate 46µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 5.982g 6%
Carbs 20.08g 28.13g 3%
Saturated fat 3.803g 4.517g 3%
Fructose 1.69g 0.29g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 18.48g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
McDonald's Big Mac
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.