Mousse vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mousse and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Mousse is higher in vitamin A; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1,2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for mousse is 35% higher.
- Mousse contains 3 times more vitamin A than mcDonald's Big Mac. While mousse contains 509IU of vitamin A, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 188IU.
- McDonald's Big Mac has less cholesterol.
- Mousse has a lower glycemic index (42) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +249.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +291.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.5% |
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Fats
~14.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 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 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 140mg | 36mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 3.803g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 3.384mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 460mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.88µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 16% | |
| Protein | 4.14g | 11.82g | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 3.474g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 0.306g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 257kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Fats | 16g | 14.96g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.81g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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.