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

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Important differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and shark raw

  • McDonald's Big Mac has more iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, shark raw has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 25% more.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 15 times more folate than shark raw. McDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of folate, while shark raw has 3µg.
  • Shark raw is lower in sodium.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +197%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1273.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.3%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +231.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +97.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.5%

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 Shark raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Big Mac Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 1.49µg 25%
Protein 11.82g 20.98g 18%
Sodium 460mg 79mg 17%
Fats 14.96g 4.51g 16%
Iron 2mg 0.84mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 14%
Zinc 1.91mg 0.43mg 13%
Phosphorus 122mg 210mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.803g 0.925g 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Folate 46µg 3µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.042mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.062mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 34mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Manganese 0.206mg 0.015mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 49mg 7%
Carbs 20.08g 0g 7%
Copper 0.098mg 0.033mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.195g 6%
Calories 257kcal 130kcal 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Cholesterol 36mg 51mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 1.808g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin B3 3.384mg 2.938mg 3%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Potassium 181mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 18.48g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Big Mac Shark 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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
McDonald's Big Mac
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.