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.
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.
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Calcium
+625%
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Manganese
+1960%
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Iron
+21%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+27.6%
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Sodium
-89.8%
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Zinc
+248.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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Calcium
+625%
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Manganese
+1960%
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Iron
+21%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+27.6%
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Sodium
-89.8%
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Zinc
+248.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+198.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.2%
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Folate
+411.1%
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Vitamin B3
+21.3%
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Vitamin B12
+142%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+198.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.2%
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Folate
+411.1%
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Vitamin B3
+21.3%
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Vitamin B12
+142%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Protein
+144.8%
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Fats
+28.1%
Equal in Water - 51.9
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11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
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0 g
Water:
51.9 g
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0 g
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Protein
+144.8%
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Fats
+28.1%
Equal in Water - 51.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-49.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+131.4%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.708 g
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Saturated Fat
-49.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.3%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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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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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 28.94g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 19.17g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 297kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 174mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 6.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.099mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 2.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 116mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 7.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 8.175g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.708g |
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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
26%
44%
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 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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