McDonald's Big Mac vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and saffron
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1226% higher.
- Saffron contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Spices, saffron.
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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 ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +852.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13690.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +102.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 28.408mg | 1226% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11.1mg | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 80.8mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 264mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 1724mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.328mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 252mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 65.37g | 15% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 148mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 5.85g | 14% |
| Folate | 46µg | 93µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.46mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.067g | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.586g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.429g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.267mg | 4% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 11.43g | 1% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +331.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.2% |
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Protein
~11.43g
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
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +709.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +575.5% |
