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.
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Phosphorus
+52.5%
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Potassium
+262%
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Sodium
-47.2%
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Zinc
+402.6%
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Calcium
+29.3%
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Magnesium
+435%
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Copper
+189.8%
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Manganese
+579.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.18
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Phosphorus
+52.5%
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Potassium
+262%
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-47.2%
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Zinc
+402.6%
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Calcium
+29.3%
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Magnesium
+435%
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Copper
+189.8%
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Manganese
+579.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.18
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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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B3
+111.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+91.5%
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Vitamin C
+650%
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Folate
+326.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B3
+111.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+91.5%
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Vitamin C
+650%
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Folate
+326.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+290.1%
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Fats
+2237.5%
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Carbs
+119.7%
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Water
+55.9%
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+291.3%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
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Protein
+290.1%
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Fats
+2237.5%
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Carbs
+119.7%
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+55.9%
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Other
+291.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5889.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
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Saturated Fat
-96.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.218 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5889.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
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Saturated 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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 8.64g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 3.03g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 0.64g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 9.14g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 45kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 150mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.18mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 107mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 872mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.284mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 1.4mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 196µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.165mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.087mg |
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| Leucine | 0.257mg |
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| Lysine | 0.112mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg |
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| Valine | 0.209mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 0.13g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.218g |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 ($)