McDonald's Big Mac vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and steak
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in calcium, folate, and vitamin B1, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 55% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 10 times more calcium than steak. McDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg of calcium, while steak contains 12mg.
- Steak contains less sodium.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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 | +137.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.1% |
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Water
~55.59g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 58% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 2.2µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 6.34mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 24.85g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 8.443g | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 58mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 78mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9.171g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.149mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.074mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 163mg | 6% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 19.02g | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.896g | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.