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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +815%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.6%
Contains more Copper +948%
Contains more Manganese +1307.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +815%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.6%
Contains more Copper +948%
Contains more Manganese +1307.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
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 C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +142.7%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Water +723.4%
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 Fats +142.7%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Water +723.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.474
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.474

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 18.48g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 36.31g 14.96g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 20.08g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 257kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 2.99g 3.97g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 1.6g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 116mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 2mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 20mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 122mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 181mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 460mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.91mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.098mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.206mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.176mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 46µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.588g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 3.803g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.306g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Nutmeg
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 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)
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. 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.