McDonald's Big Mac vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and cod
- McDonald's Big Mac has more iron, zinc, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, cod has more phosphorus.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for iron is 20% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 29 times more saturated fat than cod. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g of saturated fat, while cod has 0.131g.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than cod.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1273.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
0.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2132.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +513.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.231 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3595.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 3060% | |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 60% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.67g | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.38mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.131g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.45mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 17.81g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 203mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.065mg | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 82kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.028mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.094g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.063mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 413mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.91µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
23%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod 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.