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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Tortilla

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 23% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Tortilla has 13 times less Saturated Fat than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Copper - 0.102
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +496.9%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Copper - 0.102

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +113%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +113%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +1474.7%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Equal in Other - 1.87
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +1474.7%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
Contains more Glucose +593.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +383.7%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
Contains more Glucose +593.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +383.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 11.82g 7.28g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.95g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 257kcal 237kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 1.69g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 116mg 70mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 20mg 19mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 181mg 105mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 482mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.91mg 0.32mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.206mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.114mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 46µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 36mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.588g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.185g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.