McDonald's Big Mac vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and tempeh
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 51% higher.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Tempeh.
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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 ZincZinc | +67.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +305% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +531.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.3% |
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:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
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
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1305.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.205g
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.56mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.3mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.08µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.3g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 266mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 20.29g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.358mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.078mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 412mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.539g | 6% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 10.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.64mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 7.64g | 4% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 192kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.205g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.