Spaghetti vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spaghetti and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher than spaghetti in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12 37% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti is lower in saturated Fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than spaghetti (49).
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types were used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1557.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +746% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1508.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +557.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2551.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.306g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 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 | +411.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5533.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +22.5% |
~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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.91mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g | 1.69g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
3%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.