McDonald's Big Mac vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and soy sauce
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, calcium, and folate; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese and magnesium.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 219% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Soy sauce contains less cholesterol.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 | +251.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +270% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
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:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2524.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +726.6% |
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
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3847.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +360% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +246.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 460mg | 5493mg | 219% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.018mg | 35% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.57g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.073g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.033mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 53kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Folate | 46µg | 14µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.088g | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.45mg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 8.14g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.196mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 435mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 4.93g | 5% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.263g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 5033mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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