McDonald's Big Mac vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and rainbow trout?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate, yet rainbow trout is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 143% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 9 times more sodium than rainbow trout. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 460mg of sodium, rainbow trout has only 51mg.
- The glycemic index of rainbow trout is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +364% |
| Contains more IronIron | +545.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1772.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +388.6% |
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:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.8 g
Other:
0.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
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
1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.507 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +392.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 4.3µg | 143% |
| Vitamin D | 15.9µg | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 635IU | 79% | |
| Selenium | 23.6µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.31mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 51mg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 19.94g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.34mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 226mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 5.567mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 6.18g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.45mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 1.383g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Folate | 46µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 84µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.507g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 141kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 377mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.979g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.962mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.696mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.916mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.815mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.217g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.516g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g | 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%
95%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.