McDonald's Big Mac vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and skipjack tuna?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 96% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 11 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.206mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.
- The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
- The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 | +213.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +984.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +454.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.9% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1059.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.7% |
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1329.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 18.756mg | 96% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 2.19µg | 55% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 28.21g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 285mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 1.29g | 21% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 47mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.42g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.038mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 522mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.243g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.019mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 132kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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