McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and pork different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, folate, calcium, and manganese; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork is 58% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 23 times more manganese than pork. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg of manganese, pork contains only 0.009mg.
- Pork has less sodium.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +510.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +25.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +398.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.8% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
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Fats
~13.92g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +292.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 82% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.877mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 36% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 27.32g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 246mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 62mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 80mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.037mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.321mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 423mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 6.19g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 5.23g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.39mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 13.92g | 2% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 242kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.427g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.