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McDonald's Big Mac vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and lobster Raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate, yet lobster Raw is richer in copper, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for lobster Raw is 139% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 21 times more saturated fat than lobster Raw. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.803g of saturated fat, while lobster Raw contains 0.181g.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1276.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
~equal in Sodium ~423mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +1894.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +57.8%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1479.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.296g

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 Lobster Raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.098mg 1.349mg 139%
Selenium 63.6µg 116%
Cholesterol 36mg 127mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 29%
Fats 14.96g 0.75g 22%
Iron 2mg 0.26mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.181g 16%
Zinc 1.91mg 3.53mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.25µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.014mg 15%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.591mg 11%
Folate 46µg 10µg 9%
Protein 11.82g 16.52g 9%
Calories 257kcal 77kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 0.22g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 8%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.056mg 7%
Carbs 20.08g 0g 7%
Phosphorus 122mg 161mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 38mg 4%
Calcium 116mg 84mg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 0g 2%
Sodium 460mg 423mg 2%
Potassium 181mg 200mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.97g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g 0.011g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.296g 0%
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.