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

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and mcDonald's Big Mac?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% more.
  • Swiss cheese has 8 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While Swiss cheese has 890mg of calcium, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 116mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +667.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.4%
Contains more IronIron +1438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +128.1%
Contains more FatsFats +107.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1294.4%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.88µg 91%
Calcium 890mg 116mg 77%
Saturated fat 18.227g 3.803g 66%
Phosphorus 574mg 122mg 65%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Protein 26.96g 11.82g 30%
Fats 30.99g 14.96g 25%
Iron 0.13mg 2mg 23%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.91mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.384mg 21%
Cholesterol 93mg 36mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.176mg 14%
Sodium 187mg 460mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 3.474g 11%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.206mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.209mg 7%
Calories 393kcal 257kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.306g 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0.098mg 6%
Carbs 1.44g 20.08g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 181mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 20mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.69g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Swiss cheese
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.