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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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
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
0.925 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.
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.