Tart vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tart and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B1, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 5 times less vitamin A than tart. Tart has 950IU of vitamin A, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 188IU.
- Tart is lower in saturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than tart (45).
We used Breakfast tart, low fat and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this comparison.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +582.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
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 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
5.99 g
Carbs:
76.8 g
Water:
12.04 g
Other:
1.18 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +326.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.878 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 | -63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.474g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 285µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.549mg | 0.209mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 23% | |
| Carbs | 76.8g | 20.08g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 11.82g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 1.91mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.99g | 14.96g | 14% |
| Folate | 100µg | 46µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.393g | 3.803g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.285mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 116mg | 7% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.878g | 0.306g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 460mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 3.384mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 75.3g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.87g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.338g | 3.474g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
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 ($)