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

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

  • Poblano is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Poblano covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 157% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Poblano contains 14 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. While Poblano contains 21.6g of Fiber, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 1.6g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Poblano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 +446.5%
Contains more Magnesium +465%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Potassium +1232%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +418.4%
Contains more Manganese +520.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Iron +446.5%
Contains more Magnesium +465%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Potassium +1232%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +418.4%
Contains more Manganese +520.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%

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 +10771.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 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 A +10771.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +220.1%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Water +126.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.82
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +220.1%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Water +126.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.1%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 18.48g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 11.82g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 51.42g 20.08g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 257kcal Poblano
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 1.6g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 10.93mg 2mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 20mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 122mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 181mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 460mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.508mg 0.098mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.206mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 188IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg Poblano
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.176mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.209mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 3.384mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 46µg Poblano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg Poblano
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Poblano
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 3.803g Poblano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.306g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.