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

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 159% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in Sodium.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.7%
Contains more Zinc +634.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.7%
Contains more Zinc +634.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 A +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Protein +532.1%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Other +114%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 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 Water +71.6%
Contains more Protein +532.1%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Other +114%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.87g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.44g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 8.81g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 40kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 5.3g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 14mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.03mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 322mg 181mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 460mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.129mg 0.098mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 188IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0.4mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 3.803g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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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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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.