McDonald's Big Mac vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and soybean raw
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, yet soybean raw is higher in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Soybean raw covers your daily copper needs 173% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- The glycemic index of soybean raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +892.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +685% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1591.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +477% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1121.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +715.2% |
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:
36.49 g
Fats:
19.94 g
Carbs:
30.16 g
Water:
8.54 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +500.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
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
2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.255 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3578.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 1.658mg | 173% |
| Iron | 2mg | 15.7mg | 171% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 2.517mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 704mg | 83% |
| Folate | 46µg | 375µg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 11.255g | 73% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 280mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.874mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.87mg | 51% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 36.49g | 49% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 1797mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 32% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 9.3g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 29% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 4.89mg | 27% |
| Choline | 115.9mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 277mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.793mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.623mg | 11% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 446kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 19.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.884g | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 30.16g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.404g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 20.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 7.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.971mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.309mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.706mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 2.122mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.029mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.097mg | 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%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
244%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.4)