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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Sweet roll

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Sweet roll is higher in Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 31% more than Sweet roll.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times more Zinc than Sweet roll. While McDonald's Big Mac has 1.91mg of Zinc, Sweet roll has only 0.59mg.
  • Sweet roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.6%
Contains more Water +106.9%
Contains more Carbs +153.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +90.6%
Contains more Water +106.9%
Contains more Carbs +153.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2342.2%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2342.2%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 48.5g Sweet roll
Protein 11.82g 6.2g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 16.4g Sweet roll
Carbs 20.08g 50.9g Sweet roll
Calories 257kcal 372kcal Sweet roll
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 31.73g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Sweet roll
Calcium 116mg 72mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.6mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 17mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 76mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 111mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 304mg Sweet roll
Zinc 1.91mg 0.59mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.088mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 188IU 214IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 2.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.406mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Sweet roll
Folate 46µg 72µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.14µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 4.4µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 36mg 66mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.803g 3.079g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 7.473g Sweet roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.