Wafer vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wafer and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 41% higher.
- Wafer contains 3 times more manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac. Wafer contains 0.696mg of manganese, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.206mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +165% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +372.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +877.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1040% |
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Fats
~14.96g
~equal in
Other
~1.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 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 | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1257.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.098mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.88µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.306g | 26% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.206mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 20.08g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Protein | 6.6g | 11.82g | 10% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 257kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.91mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 460mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 3.384mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 3.803g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 14.96g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 46µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
21%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)