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

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The main differences between Sherbet and McDonald's Big Mac

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer than Sherbet in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Big Mac is 31% higher.
  • Sherbet contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Sherbet, orange 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 less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +297.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +297.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1772.7%

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 C +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5271.4%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 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 C +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5271.4%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +974.5%
Contains more Fats +648%
Contains more Other +360%
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 +51.4%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +974.5%
Contains more Fats +648%
Contains more Other +360%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.5%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 29.1g 18.48g Sherbet
Protein 1.1g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 2g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 30.4g 20.08g Sherbet
Calories 144kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 24.32g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 54mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.14mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 8mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 40mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 96mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 46mg 460mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.028mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.011mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 46IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.4mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg Sherbet
Folate 4µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 1mg 36mg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.588g Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 3.803g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
7%
Sherbet
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.