McDonald's Big Mac vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's Big Mac and teff different?
- Teff has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 393% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 38 times more sodium than teff. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 460mg of sodium, teff contains only 12mg.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Teff, uncooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +820% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +726.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4385.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
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:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +528.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +481.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |
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
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +489.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
36.56 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
0.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +259.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +4800% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +34.8% |
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Galactose
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9.24mg | 393% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.81mg | 79% |
| Iron | 2mg | 7.63mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 429mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 184mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 8g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 12mg | 19% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 2.38g | 19% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 73.13g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.39mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.63mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.449g | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 427mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.589g | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 180mg | 6% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 367kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.071g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 13.3g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.47g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.363mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)