Big Mac vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Big Mac and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
big mac
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in big mac and edamame:
- Both edamame and big mac are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Big mac has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Edamame has 5.1 times less saturated fat than big mac.
- Edamame has 56% less carbohydrates than big mac.
- Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and big mac are high in calories. Big mac has 112% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and big mac has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, big mac is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Big mac has a macronutrient ratio of 18:31:51 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Big Mac | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 27% |
| Fat | 51% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 56% less carbohydrates than big mac - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 225% more dietary fiber than big mac - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and big mac has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and big mac contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and big mac has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both edamame and big mac are high in protein. Edamame is very similar to big mac for protein - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Edamame has 5.1 times less saturated fat than big mac - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and big mac has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and big mac are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Edamame has less cholesterol than big mac - big mac has 36mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has 14 times more Vitamin C than big mac - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and big mac has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than big mac - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame has more Vitamin E than big mac - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than big mac - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Big mac has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both big mac and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Big Mac | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.209 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 3.384 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 311 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 84% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame and big mac contain similar amounts of iron - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 141% more potassium than big mac - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does edamame or big mac contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and big mac are high in calories. Big mac has 110% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and big mac has 257 calories.
Is edamame or big mac better for protein?
Both edamame and big mac are high in protein. Edamame is very similar to big mac for protein - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Does edamame or big mac have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 60% fewer carbohydrates than big mac - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or big mac contain more calcium?
Both edamame and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 80% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
Does edamame or big mac contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than big mac - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.