McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pot roast
- McDonald's Big Mac has more calcium, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Pot roast has 21 times less manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg of manganese, while pot roast has 0.01mg.
- Pot roast contains less sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +625% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1960% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142% |
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:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-18500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.1% |
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Water
~51.9g
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
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 2.13µg | 52% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 49% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 6.66mg | 43% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 28.94g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 116mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 47mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 7.548g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 8.175g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.059mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 9µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 174mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 19.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.105mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.42mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.708g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.436mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.