McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and pumpkin pie
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A and copper.
- Pumpkin pie covers your daily need for vitamin A, 65% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 5 times more zinc than pumpkin pie. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 1.91mg of zinc, pumpkin pie has only 0.39mg.
- Pumpkin pie has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +389.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +51% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.2% |
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 | +68.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +151.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 448µg | 50% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.35µg | 22% |
Protein | 11.82g | 3.9g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.107mg | 14% |
Iron | 2mg | 0.9mg | 14% |
Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.39mg | 14% |
Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
Selenium | 5.4µg | 10% | |
Sodium | 460mg | 239mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.77g | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 9% | |
Fats | 14.96g | 9.75g | 8% |
Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.988g | 8% |
Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.124mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 122mg | 81mg | 6% |
Carbs | 20.08g | 34.83g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.76mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
Folate | 46µg | 26µg | 5% |
Calcium | 116mg | 64mg | 5% |
Starch | 10.73g | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.6g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 36mg | 26mg | 3% |
Calories | 257kcal | 243kcal | 1% |
Fructose | 1.69g | 2.85g | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 18.48g | 33.03g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Potassium | 181mg | 167mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.97g | 18.88g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 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:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.5% |
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Water
~50.39g
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
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
10.73 g
Sucrose:
9.3 g
Glucose:
3.78 g
Fructose:
2.85 g
Lactose:
2 g
Maltose:
0.95 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1921.7% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +263.5% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +68.6% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +525% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +93.9% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |