McDonald's Big Mac vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and mussels
- McDonald's Big Mac has more calcium; however, mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 963% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 4 times more saturated fat than mussels. McDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g of saturated fat, while mussels has 0.85g.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than mussels.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +251.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3201% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2627.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
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:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
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
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.1% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 24µg | 963% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 6.8mg | 287% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 6.72mg | 59% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 23.8g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 285mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 4.48g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.85g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 2.67mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.014g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.212g | 6% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 369mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 7.39g | 4% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)