McDonald's hamburger vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and mcDonald's Big Mac
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher than mcDonald's Big Mac in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's hamburgers cover your daily iron needs 11% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's hamburgers contain 5 times more polyunsaturated fat than mcDonald's Big Mac. While mcDonald's hamburgers contain 1.42g of polyunsaturated fat, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.306g.
- The amount of sugar in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 IronIron | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
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Protein
~11.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.803g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.474g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +101.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +95.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 14.96g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.384mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 0.306g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
| Folate | 64µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 20.08g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.88µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 11.82g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 3.803g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 460mg | 1% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 257kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.91mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 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
27%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)