McDonald's Big Mac vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and wakame?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, while wakame is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, and copper.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 52% higher.
- Wakame is lower in cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +262% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +402.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +435% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +579.6% |
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 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.1% |
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:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +290.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2237.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.3% |
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5889.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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 Sugar |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.4mg | 52% |
| Folate | 46µg | 196µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.64g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.284mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 107mg | 21% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.03g | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 872mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.13g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.6mg | 11% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 45kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.058g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 9.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.18mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)