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Mackerel vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in folate, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 755% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 5 times more magnesium than mcDonald's Big Mac. Mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 20mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +673.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +930%
~equal in Copper ~0.098mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2059.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +101.8%
Contains more FatsFats +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +101.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1305.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.803g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.88µg 755%
Selenium 51.6µg 94%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.306g 27%
Protein 23.85g 11.82g 24%
Phosphorus 278mg 122mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.384mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.209mg 16%
Sodium 83mg 460mg 16%
Cholesterol 75mg 36mg 13%
Folate 2µg 46µg 11%
Calcium 15mg 116mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 3.474g 9%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.91mg 9%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.206mg 8%
Carbs 0g 20.08g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Potassium 401mg 181mg 6%
Iron 1.57mg 2mg 5%
Fats 17.81g 14.96g 4%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Saturated fat 4.176g 3.803g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.176mg 1%
Calories 262kcal 257kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Copper 0.094mg 0.098mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.