McDonald's Big Mac vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and tamarind different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1810% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.2% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2393.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1819.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +418.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.428mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 28mg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.8g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.272g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 62.5g | 14% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.938mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 14µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.181g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 113mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.