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

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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and salami?

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in folate, while salami is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 56% higher.
  • Salami has 15 times less folate than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of folate, while salami has 3µg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than salami (28).

We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Salami
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +673.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +374.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Salami
Salami
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Salami
Salami
3
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +736.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +73.1%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Salami
Salami
2
41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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
Salami
Salami
0
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0.44g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Salami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Salami DV% diff.
Selenium 31.3µg 57%
Sodium 460mg 1740mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 35%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.978mg 34%
Copper 0.098mg 0.357mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.52µg 27%
Saturated fat 3.803g 9.316g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Protein 11.82g 21.85g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 11.127g 19%
Cholesterol 36mg 89mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 6.053mg 17%
Fats 14.96g 25.9g 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.367mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2.529g 15%
Folate 46µg 3µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.357mg 11%
Phosphorus 122mg 191mg 10%
Calcium 116mg 15mg 10%
Zinc 1.91mg 2.93mg 9%
Iron 2mg 1.56mg 6%
Carbs 20.08g 2.4g 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calories 257kcal 336kcal 4%
Potassium 181mg 316mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 2.4g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Salami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 1280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.