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Taco salad vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and McDonald's Big Mac

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is higher than in Taco salad.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Taco salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad 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 Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Folate - 46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +15%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +41%
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 6.68g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 7.46g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 11.91g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 141kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Taco salad
Fiber 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 97mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.15mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 210mg 181mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 460mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.113mg 0.098mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 188IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 36mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.588g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 3.803g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.306g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Taco salad
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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. 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.