Paprika vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between paprika and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12.
- Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Paprika contains 22 times more fiber than mcDonald's Big Mac. While paprika contains 34.9g of fiber, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 1.6g.
- The glycemic index of paprika is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika 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 | +790% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1159.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +627.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +671.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +488.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +356.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 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 | -43.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2437.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.81 g
Glucose:
2.63 g
Fructose:
6.71 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.19 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 SucroseSucrose | +76.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +152.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +297% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 274% | |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 2mg | 239% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 194% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 165% | |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 1.6g | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.209mg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.098mg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 181mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 0.206mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 0.306g | 50% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 3.384mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 20mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 122mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 1.91mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 460mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 229mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 20.08g | 11% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 3.803g | 8% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 1.69g | 6% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 11.82g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 3.474g | 4% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 14.96g | 3% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 49µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 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
221%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.6)