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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
50% 46% 4%
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.
White chocolate McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
White chocolate
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.