Taco vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Taco is higher in fiber, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 11% higher.
- Taco contains 2 times more fiber than mcDonald's Big Mac. While taco contains 3.9g of fiber, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 1.6g.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
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 | +27% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +894.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +420% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +463.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.306g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.384mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 122mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 46µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 11.82g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 3.803g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 460mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 14.96g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.88µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 3.474g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 257kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.206mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.91mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 20.08g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
22%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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