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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +1276.5%
Equal in Sodium - 423
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 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +1276.5%
Equal in Sodium - 423

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 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%
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 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1894.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Equal in Other - 1.78
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 Fats +1894.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1479.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.296
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1479.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.296

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 Opinion
Net carbs 18.48g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.82g 16.52g Lobster Raw
Fats 14.96g 0.75g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 20.08g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 257kcal 77kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g 0g Lobster Raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 84mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 2mg 0.26mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 122mg 161mg Lobster Raw
Potassium 181mg 200mg Lobster Raw
Sodium 460mg 423mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 1.91mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.098mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.206mg 0.056mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 188IU 4IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.014mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 1.591mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg Lobster Raw
Folate 46µg 10µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.25µg Lobster Raw
Tryptophan 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.654mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.723mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 1.197mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.68mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0.741mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 36mg 127mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g 0.011g Lobster Raw
Saturated Fat 3.803g 0.181g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.22g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.296g McDonald's Big Mac
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Big Mac Lobster 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
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.