McDonald's Big Mac vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and veal
- McDonald's Big Mac has more iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate; however, veal is richer in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1,2 and phosphorus.
- Veal covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 29% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Veal has 7 times less calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 116mg of calcium, while veal has 17mg.
- Veal contains less sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66, while the glycemic index of veal is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +582.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +488.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
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 | +151.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.3% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 8.03mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 13.7µg | 25% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 24.38g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 103mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 3.87mg | 18% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.27µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 217mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 7.56g | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Folate | 46µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 337mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.04g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.84g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.