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

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Important differences between nutmeg and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 117% more.
  • Nutmeg has 13 times more fiber than mcDonald's Big Mac. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 1.6g.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +815%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +948%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1307.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Nutmeg
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +142.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more WaterWater +723.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
50% 46% 4%
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 +14.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.206mg 117%
Copper 1.027mg 0.098mg 103%
Saturated fat 25.94g 3.803g 101%
Fiber 20.8g 1.6g 77%
Magnesium 183mg 20mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Fats 36.31g 14.96g 33%
Sodium 16mg 460mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.176mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.384mg 13%
Phosphorus 213mg 122mg 13%
Calories 525kcal 257kcal 13%
Iron 3.04mg 2mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Protein 5.84g 11.82g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.209mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Carbs 49.29g 20.08g 10%
Folate 76µg 46µg 8%
Calcium 184mg 116mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 181mg 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Zinc 2.15mg 1.91mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 3.474g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.306g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.