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

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A recap on differences between Oat and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 205% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Oat contains 9 times more Magnesium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Oat contains 177mg of Magnesium, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Oat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats 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 Iron +136%
Contains more Magnesium +785%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.7%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Copper +538.8%
Contains more Manganese +2286.4%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Magnesium +785%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.7%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Copper +538.8%
Contains more Manganese +2286.4%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%

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.
Oat
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.5%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 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 B1 +333.5%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +230%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Water +524.1%
Equal in Other - 1.84
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 Protein +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +230%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Water +524.1%
Equal in Other - 1.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 18.48g Oat
Protein 16.89g 11.82g Oat
Fats 6.9g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 66.27g 20.08g Oat
Calories 389kcal 257kcal Oat
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 1.6g Oat
Calcium 54mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 4.72mg 2mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 20mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 122mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 181mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 460mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 1.91mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.098mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.206mg Oat
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.176mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg Oat
Folate 56µg 46µg Oat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Oat
Trans Fat 0.588g Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 3.803g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.306g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.