McDonald's Big Mac vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and vegetable
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and phosphorus, while vegetable has more vitamin A and fiber.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 82% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in vegetable is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +364% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
13.09 g
Water:
83.23 g
Other:
0.67 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9873.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.2% |
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
0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 214µg | 24% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.15g | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 20% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 2.86g | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 35mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.031g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.851mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.82mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.49mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 4.4g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 65kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.01g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.071mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.379mg | 8% |
| Folate | 46µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 13.09g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.072g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 169mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.