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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Maple syrup

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 117% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Maple syrup contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Syrups, maple.

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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 +13.7%
Contains more Iron +1718.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +1311.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Calcium +13.7%
Contains more Iron +1718.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Manganese +1311.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4077.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +507.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4077.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +507.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29450%
Contains more Fats +24833.3%
Contains more Water +58.4%
Contains more Other +291.5%
Contains more Carbs +233.9%
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +29450%
Contains more Fats +24833.3%
Contains more Water +58.4%
Contains more Other +291.5%
Contains more Carbs +233.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31481.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31481.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +225%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12578.3%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +225%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12578.3%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%

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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 11.82g 0.04g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.06g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 257kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 1.69g 0.52g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 60.46g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 102mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.11mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 122mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 460mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.91mg 1.47mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.018mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 188IU 0IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.066mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0.081mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Maple syrup
Folate 46µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.588g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.011g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.017g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Maple syrup
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.