McDonald's Big Mac vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and smoked salmon
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and calcium, yet smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 99% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 23 times more folate than smoked salmon. McDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of folate, while smoked salmon contains 2µg.
- Smoked salmon contains less saturated fat.
- Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's Big Mac.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 | +954.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1111.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
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 | +665.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +270.5% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.5% |
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 3.26µg | 99% |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 14.96g | 4.32g | 16% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.85mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.929g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 18.28g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 672mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.017mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 117kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.995g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.