McDonald's Big Mac vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Wendy's hamburger?
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
- Wendy's hamburger has 3 times less Calcium than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 116mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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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Calcium
+241.2%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+18.4%
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Manganese
+10.2%
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Iron
+36.5%
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Sodium
-14.1%
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Zinc
+29.3%
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Copper
+41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
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Calcium
+241.2%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+18.4%
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Manganese
+10.2%
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Iron
+36.5%
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Sodium
-14.1%
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Zinc
+29.3%
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Copper
+41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
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 C
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+56.3%
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Vitamin B12
+64.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.225
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+56.3%
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Vitamin B12
+64.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.225
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+41.1%
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Carbs
+19.4%
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Other
+19.5%
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Water
+13.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.63
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
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Fats
+41.1%
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Carbs
+19.4%
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Other
+19.5%
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Water
+13.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+406.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.55 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+406.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+28%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+122.7%
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Starch
+∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Fructose
+28%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+122.7%
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Starch
+∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
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 Sodium |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 15.52g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 10.6g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 16.82g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 213kcal |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.32g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 195mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 395mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.139mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.55g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
26%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.