McDonald's Big Mac vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and crab meat
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 443% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 29 times more saturated fat than crab meat. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.803g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +96.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1106.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +299% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.5% |
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 | +232.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1206.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.9% |
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:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +871.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.2% |
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
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1777.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 11.5µg | 443% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 1.182mg | 120% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 7.62mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 1072mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 280mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.54g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.133g | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.76mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 19.35g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.34mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.053mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.185g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 97kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Folate | 46µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 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%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.