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

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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Vermicelli

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Vermicelli has more Copper, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 202% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 +110.9%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +510%
Contains more Potassium +5933.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +1855.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +510%
Contains more Potassium +5933.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +1855.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.81

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 A +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11720%
Contains more Fats +14860%
Contains more Water +331.1%
Contains more Carbs +310%
Contains more Other +203.3%
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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +11720%
Contains more Fats +14860%
Contains more Water +331.1%
Contains more Carbs +310%
Contains more Other +203.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26623.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26623.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 11.82g 0.1g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 14.96g 0.1g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 257kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 17.44g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 116mg 55mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 1.81mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 122mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 181mg 3mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 460mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.91mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.098mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 188IU 37IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 46µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Cholesterol 36mg 0mg Vermicelli
Trans Fat 0.588g 0g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.013g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.041g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.