Semolina vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between semolina and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Semolina has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B3; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than semolina.
- Semolina has 5 times more manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. While semolina has 1.035mg of manganese, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 0.206mg.
- Semolina has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +402.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1352.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +420.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | -92.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1246.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.306g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
68.29 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0.11 g
Fructose:
0.02 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +119% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +845.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +8350% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.206mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 35% | |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Fats | 1.03g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.098mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 20.08g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 3.803g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Folate | 8µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 3.384mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 11.82g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.91mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.176mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 174mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.306g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% |
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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
24%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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