Patty vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Patty and McDonald's Big Mac
- Patty is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Patty is 49% higher.
- Patty contains 2 times more Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. Patty contains 4.12mg of Zinc, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1557.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1111.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~14.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 204kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 14.63g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 15.69g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 36mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 269mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 1.93mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 145mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 14.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 0.88µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.333g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.861g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.643g | 0.306g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.53g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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