Flax vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flax and McDonald's Big Mac?
- Flax is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 125% more.
- Flax has 20 times more Magnesium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Flax has 392mg of Magnesium, McDonald's Big Mac has only 20mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Flax is lower.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+119.8%
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Iron
+186.5%
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Magnesium
+1860%
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Phosphorus
+426.2%
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Potassium
+349.2%
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Sodium
-93.5%
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Zinc
+127.2%
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Copper
+1144.9%
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Manganese
+1104.9%
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Calcium
+119.8%
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Iron
+186.5%
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Magnesium
+1860%
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Phosphorus
+426.2%
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Potassium
+349.2%
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Sodium
-93.5%
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Zinc
+127.2%
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Copper
+1144.9%
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Manganese
+1104.9%
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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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+834.1%
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Folate
+89.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+29.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.384
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+834.1%
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Folate
+89.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+29.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.384
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+181.8%
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Carbs
+43.8%
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Other
+101.6%
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Water
+637.1%
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+181.8%
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Carbs
+43.8%
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Other
+101.6%
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Water
+637.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+116.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9288.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Saturated Fat:
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.73 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+116.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9288.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+150%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
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Sucrose
+150%
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+160%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
63%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins