McDonald's Big Mac vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Swiss cheese?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 53 times more Vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While McDonald's Big Mac has 3.384mg of Vitamin B3, Swiss cheese has only 0.064mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Cheese, swiss types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+1438.5%
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Potassium
+151.4%
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Copper
+108.5%
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Manganese
+692.3%
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Calcium
+667.2%
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Magnesium
+65%
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Phosphorus
+370.5%
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Sodium
-59.3%
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Zinc
+128.8%
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Iron
+1438.5%
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Potassium
+151.4%
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Copper
+108.5%
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Manganese
+692.3%
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Calcium
+667.2%
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Magnesium
+65%
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Phosphorus
+370.5%
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-59.3%
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Zinc
+128.8%
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1500%
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Vitamin B3
+5187.5%
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Folate
+360%
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Vitamin A
+456.9%
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Vitamin B2
+44.5%
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Vitamin B12
+247.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1500%
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Vitamin B3
+5187.5%
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Folate
+360%
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Vitamin A
+456.9%
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Vitamin B2
+44.5%
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Vitamin B12
+247.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+1294.4%
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Water
+36.3%
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Protein
+128.1%
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Fats
+107.2%
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+62%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
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26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
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1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
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2.98 g
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Carbs
+1294.4%
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Water
+36.3%
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Protein
+128.1%
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Fats
+107.2%
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+62%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+131.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+338.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
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Saturated Fat
-79.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+131.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+338.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 1.44g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 30.99g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 1.44g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 393kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 890mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 574mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 187mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 4.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.047mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 1.065mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.987g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 18.227g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.341g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.