Mackerel vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 463% more.
- Mackerel has 10 times more sodium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 460mg.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +780% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +628.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 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 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1929.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.88µg | 463% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 460mg | 173% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.306g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 32% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 36mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 122mg | 19% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 25.1g | 14.96g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 3.803g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 11.82g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 3.474g | 12% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 181mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.91mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 257kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.384mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 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
172%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 3990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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