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

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Important differences between Seaweed and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, however, McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • Seaweed has 6 times more Magnesium than McDonald's Big Mac. Seaweed has 121mg of Magnesium, while McDonald's Big Mac has 20mg.
  • Seaweed is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +44.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Folate +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Folate +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +59%
Contains more Other +259.2%
Contains more Protein +603.6%
Contains more Fats +2571.4%
Contains more Carbs +109.8%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
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
Contains more Water +59%
Contains more Other +259.2%
Contains more Protein +603.6%
Contains more Fats +2571.4%
Contains more Carbs +109.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3444.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.1%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3444.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.68g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.56g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 9.57g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 43kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.6g 3.97g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 168mg 116mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 2mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 89mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 233mg 460mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.13mg 0.098mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 46µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 3.803g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Seaweed
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.