Oatmeal vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 50% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 3 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg.
- Oatmeal contains less sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +398.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
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 | -94.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +788.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +58.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 2mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 1.36g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 11.82g | 19% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 460mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 3.803g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.206mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 257kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.176mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 116mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 20.08g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 3.384mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Folate | 44µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
26%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.577g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.