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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Halibut raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher than Halibut raw in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Iron needs 17% more than Halibut raw.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 46 times more Folate than Halibut raw. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of Folate, Halibut raw contains only 1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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 Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Iron +203%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Iron +203%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +37%
Equal in Fats - 13.84
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +37%
Equal in Fats - 13.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.7%
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Big Mac Halibut raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 14.37g Halibut raw
Fats 14.96g 13.84g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 186kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0g Halibut raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 3mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.66mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Halibut raw
Phosphorus 122mg 164mg Halibut raw
Potassium 181mg 268mg Halibut raw
Sodium 460mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 1.91mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.098mg 0.03mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg 0.012mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 188IU 47IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.06mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.08mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.5mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 46µg 1µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.423mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 36mg 46mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 3.803g 2.419g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.367g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
McDonald's Big Mac
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients
  2. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.