McDonald's Big Mac vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and rye different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 103% higher.
- Rye has less cholesterol.
- Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Rye grain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1151% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
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:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +817.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +384% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.8% |
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
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1570.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +550% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1436.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +54.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 2.577mg | 103% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 15.1g | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.367mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 332mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 29% | |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.63g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 110mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 75.86g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.197g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.316mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 510mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.63mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.208g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.27mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 338kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.767g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.251mg | 3% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 10.34g | 3% |
| Folate | 46µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)