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Mustard vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mustard and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Mustard has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard has 3 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. While Mustard has 4g of Fiber, McDonald's Big Mac has only 1.6g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 Magnesium +140%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Contains more Protein +216%
Contains more Fats +347.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Contains more Protein +216%
Contains more Fats +347.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +119%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +119%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +634.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 3.74g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 3.34g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 5.83g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 60kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.92g 3.97g Mustard
Fiber 4g 1.6g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.61mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 48mg 20mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 152mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 1104mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.64mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.074mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.422mg 0.206mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.176mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.588g Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 3.803g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.306g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

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Mustard McDonald's Big Mac
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Mustard
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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