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

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Significant differences between bran raw and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, iron, and copper; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Bran raw covers your daily manganese needs 236% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 12 times less magnesium than bran raw. Bran raw has 235mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 20mg.
  • Bran raw contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 +1075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +501.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2633%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%

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.
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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +564.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.209mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%
Contains more FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more WaterWater +683.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +803.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.206mg 236%
Phosphorus 734mg 122mg 87%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.176mg 83%
Selenium 45.2µg 82%
Fiber 15.4g 1.6g 55%
Magnesium 235mg 20mg 51%
Iron 5.41mg 2mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg 37%
Copper 0.403mg 0.098mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 30%
Sodium 4mg 460mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.306g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 3.384mg 15%
Carbs 66.22g 20.08g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg 12%
Fats 7.03g 14.96g 12%
Potassium 566mg 181mg 11%
Protein 17.3g 11.82g 11%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.91mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.328g 3.803g 11%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Calcium 58mg 116mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 3.474g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Folate 52µg 46µg 2%
Calories 246kcal 257kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.209mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 50.82g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.