Pretzel vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pretzel and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Pretzel is richer in manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 37% higher.
- Pretzel contains 5 times more manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. Pretzel contains 1.015mg of manganese, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less sodium.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +392.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +329.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1539% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 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 | -89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +377.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
72.58 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.11 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 | +126.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +50.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +445.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.206mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 460mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Folate | 166µg | 46µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.176mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 20.08g | 20% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 14.96g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 3.803g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 3.384mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.91mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 3.474g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.306g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 10.04g | 11.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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
37%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.412g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)