Monterey Jack vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between monterey Jack and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Monterey Jack has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc; however, mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% more.
- Monterey Jack has 6 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. Monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 116mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +543.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1772.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1073.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3538.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2852.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 3.803g | 69% |
| Calcium | 746mg | 116mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 122mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Protein | 24.48g | 11.82g | 25% |
| Fats | 30.28g | 14.96g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 36mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 3.474g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 1.91mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.206mg | 8% |
| Folate | 18µg | 46µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.68g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 460mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.306g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 81mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.88µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.68g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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