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

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Important differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Rice

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Rice has more Manganese.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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 +1060%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.7%
Contains more Potassium +417.1%
Contains more Zinc +289.8%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.1%
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% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.7%
Contains more Potassium +417.1%
Contains more Zinc +289.8%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.1%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +339.4%
Contains more Fats +5242.9%
Contains more Other +338.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%
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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +339.4%
Contains more Fats +5242.9%
Contains more Other +338.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3847.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3847.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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 Rice
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 Rice Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 27.77g Rice
Protein 11.82g 2.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.28g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 28.17g Rice
Calories 257kcal 130kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 10mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 12mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 43mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 35mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 1.91mg 0.49mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.069mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.163mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.013mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.476mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg Rice
Folate 46µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.588g Rice
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.088g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.076g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.