Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 45% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than mcDonald's Big Mac. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.702mg of vitamin B1, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.176mg.
- The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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 | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +510.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +877.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 5.57mg | 2mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.176mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.88µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.306g | 30% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Folate | 134µg | 46µg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 941mg | 460mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.209mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.206mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 3.384mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 74.05g | 20.08g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.91mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.653g | 3.803g | 10% |
| Fats | 8.64g | 14.96g | 10% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 257kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.46g | 11.82g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 3.474g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 0.19g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.25g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +915.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 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 | -56.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1480.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 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 MaltoseMaltose | +100% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +766.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +789.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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