Smoothie vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between smoothie and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 27% higher.
- Smoothie contains less sodium.
- Smoothie has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +654.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1233.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +6025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +266.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.88µg | 27% |
| Fats | 0g | 14.96g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Protein | 1.22g | 11.82g | 21% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 460mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 3.384mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 257kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9% | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 181mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +76% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +868.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +441.2% |
