McDonald's Big Mac vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Mackerel?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 463% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. While McDonald's Big Mac has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
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Calcium
+75.8%
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Iron
+42.9%
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Sodium
-89.7%
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Zinc
+73.6%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+108.2%
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Potassium
+187.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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Calcium
+75.8%
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Iron
+42.9%
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Sodium
-89.7%
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Zinc
+73.6%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+108.2%
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Potassium
+187.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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.
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Vitamin A
+19.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+780%
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Folate
+206.7%
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Vitamin B12
+1263.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
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Vitamin A
+19.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+780%
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Folate
+206.7%
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Vitamin B12
+1263.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+19.3%
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Protein
+56.5%
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Fats
+67.8%
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Other
+628.3%
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
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Carbs
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Water
+19.3%
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Protein
+56.5%
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Fats
+67.8%
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Other
+628.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+139.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1929.4%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+139.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1929.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 25.1g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 305kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 66mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 520mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 4450mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 95mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 7.148g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 6.21g |
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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
26%
212%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 3990mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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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