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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Red Wine

  • Red Wine has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Red Wine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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 Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +790.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1264.3%
Contains more Copper +790.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +9300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1410.7%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1410.7%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16785.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +669.3%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +488.6%
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
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +16785.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +669.3%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +488.6%

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 Red Wine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 2.61g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 0.07g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 2.61g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 85kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.62g Red Wine
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 8mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.46mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 23mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 127mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 4mg Red Wine
Zinc 1.91mg 0.14mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.011mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.132mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.2µg Red Wine
Vitamin A 188IU 2IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.005mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.031mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.224mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Red Wine
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Red Wine
Folate 46µg 1µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.4µg Red Wine
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Red Wine
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Red Wine
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0g Red Wine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0g McDonald's Big Mac

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McDonald's Big Mac Red Wine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.