McDonald's Big Mac vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Ricotta
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, and Folate, however, Ricotta is higher in Calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 22% more than Ricotta.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 34 times more Manganese than Ricotta. While McDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg of Manganese, Ricotta has only 0.006mg.
- Ricotta has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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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Iron
+426.3%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+72.4%
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Zinc
+64.7%
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Copper
+366.7%
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Manganese
+3333.3%
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Calcium
+78.4%
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Phosphorus
+29.5%
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Sodium
-81.7%
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Iron
+426.3%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+72.4%
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Zinc
+64.7%
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Copper
+366.7%
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Manganese
+3333.3%
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Calcium
+78.4%
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Phosphorus
+29.5%
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Sodium
-81.7%
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1253.8%
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Vitamin B3
+3153.8%
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Folate
+283.3%
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Vitamin B12
+158.8%
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Vitamin A
+136.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1253.8%
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Vitamin B3
+3153.8%
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Folate
+283.3%
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Vitamin B12
+158.8%
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Vitamin A
+136.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+15.3%
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Carbs
+560.5%
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+80.4%
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Water
+39.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
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11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
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1.02 g
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Fats
+15.3%
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Carbs
+560.5%
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+80.4%
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+39.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.627
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.385 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.627
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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 3.04g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 12.98g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 174kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 84mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.021mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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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 | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 51mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.385g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.