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

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The main differences between lobster Raw and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Lobster Raw is richer in copper, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for lobster Raw is 139% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains 4 times more cholesterol than mcDonald's Big Mac. Lobster Raw contains 127mg of cholesterol, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 36mg.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
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 +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +1276.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.9%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg
~equal in Sodium ~460mg

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 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 +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1894.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1479.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.306g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.098mg 139%
Selenium 63.6µg 116%
Cholesterol 127mg 36mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 29%
Fats 0.75g 14.96g 22%
Iron 0.26mg 2mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.181g 3.803g 16%
Zinc 3.53mg 1.91mg 15%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0.88µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.209mg 15%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 3.384mg 11%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Protein 16.52g 11.82g 9%
Calories 77kcal 257kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 3.474g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 8%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.206mg 7%
Carbs 0g 20.08g 7%
Phosphorus 161mg 122mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 20mg 4%
Calcium 84mg 116mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.69g 2%
Sodium 423mg 460mg 2%
Potassium 200mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 18.48g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g 0.588g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.306g 0%
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
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 - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.