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

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Important differences between provolone and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc; however, mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 66% more.
  • Provolone has 7 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. Provolone has 756mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 116mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac is lower in saturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than provolone.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, provolone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +551.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1960%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2069.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +116.4%
Contains more FatsFats +77.9%
Contains more OtherOther +156%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +838.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
50% 46% 4%
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 +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 116mg 64%
Saturated fat 17.078g 3.803g 60%
Phosphorus 496mg 122mg 53%
Protein 25.58g 11.82g 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.88µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 3.384mg 20%
Iron 0.52mg 2mg 19%
Fats 26.62g 14.96g 18%
Sodium 876mg 460mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.176mg 13%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.91mg 12%
Cholesterol 69mg 36mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 3.474g 10%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.209mg 9%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.206mg 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.098mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Carbs 2.14g 20.08g 6%
Calories 351kcal 257kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.306g 3%
Magnesium 28mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Potassium 138mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Provolone
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.