McDonald's Big Mac vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and sardine
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in folate and vitamin B1, yet sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and copper.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 336% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 5 times more folate than sardine. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of folate, sardine contains only 10µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sardine is lower.
- The glycemic index of sardine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +915.9% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.8% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1582.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 8.94µg | 336% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 96% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 490mg | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 142mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.148g | 32% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 382mg | 27% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 24.62g | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.245mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.92mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.528g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.186mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 307mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.31mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 11.45g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 208kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.869g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
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
23%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)