McDonald's Big Mac vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and taco salad
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is higher than in taco salad.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad has 4 times less vitamin B1 than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 0.176mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad has 0.05mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.6% |
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Saturated fat
~3.446g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.32µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.24mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 7.46g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.15mg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 6.68g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 141kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.36mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.883g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 11.91g | 3% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 385mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.446g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.606g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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