Tamale vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tamale and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Tamale is richer in fiber, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's Big Mac is 14% higher.
- Tamale contains 2 times more fiber than mcDonald's Big Mac. Tamale contains 3.1g of fiber, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 1.6g.
- Tamale contains less saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 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 | -37% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 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 | +395.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +894.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +122.7% |
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 6.12g | 14.96g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.88µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 3.384mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 11.82g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 3.803g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.91mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.306g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 3.474g | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 460mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.206mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.