Pita vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pita and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Pita has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than pita.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 2 times less manganese than pita. Pita has 0.481mg of manganese, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg.
- Pita contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 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 | -95.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3208.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.206mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 20.08g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.91mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.176mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.384mg | 8% |
| Folate | 24µg | 46µg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 11.82g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 86mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 460mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.306g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% |
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
14%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.637g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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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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.