White chocolate vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between white chocolate and mcDonald's Big Mac
- White chocolate is richer in calcium, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 78% higher.
- White chocolate contains 2 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. White chocolate contains 199mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less saturated fat.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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 CalciumCalcium | +71.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2475% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3846.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 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 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.412g | 3.803g | 71% |
| Fats | 32.09g | 14.96g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 2mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 460mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 3.384mg | 16% |
| Calories | 539kcal | 257kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.097g | 3.474g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.88µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 59.24g | 20.08g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 5.87g | 11.82g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.91mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 122mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 199mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.282mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.013g | 0.306g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 181mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 59.04g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.