Peanut butter vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanut butter and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Peanut butter is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12.
- Peanut butter covers your daily manganese needs 63% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Peanut butter contains 8 times more magnesium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While peanut butter contains 168mg of magnesium, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 20mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 | +740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +708.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4070.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 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 | +646.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3996.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +2128.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1308.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 0.306g | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.206mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 3.384mg | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 51.36g | 14.96g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 3.474g | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.098mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 20mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 122mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 3.803g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Protein | 22.21g | 11.82g | 21% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 460mg | 19% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 257kcal | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.6g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 181mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 116mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 1.91mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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
60%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.8)