McDonald's Big Mac vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and oyster breaded and fried
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B3 and calcium, yet oyster breaded and fried is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Oyster breaded and fried covers your daily zinc needs 775% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than oyster breaded and fried. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg of vitamin B3, oyster breaded, and fried contains only 1.65mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of oyster breaded and fried is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried.
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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 | +87.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4281.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4461.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
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 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1676.1% |
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:
8.77 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
11.62 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.5% |
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
3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.313 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +982.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 87.13mg | 775% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 15.63µg | 615% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 4.294mg | 466% |
| Selenium | 66.5µg | 121% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 6.95mg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.313g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.49mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 71mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 58mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 8.77g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 159mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 12.58g | 4% |
| Folate | 46µg | 31µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.197g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 4.702g | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 199kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 11.62g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 417mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 244mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 11.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.396mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.582mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.202g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.218g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.048g | 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%
167%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
470%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oyster breaded and fried contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.