McDonald's Big Mac vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and white chocolate
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet white chocolate is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 78% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 26 times more manganese than white chocolate. McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg of manganese, while white chocolate contains 0.008mg.
- White chocolate contains less sodium.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
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 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 19.412g | 71% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 32.09g | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.24mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 90mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.745mg | 16% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 539kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9.097g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.56µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 59.24g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 5.87g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.74mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.008mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 176mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 199mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.282mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.013g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 59g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3846.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231% |
