Shrimp vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Shrimp is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and copper, while mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 58% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more copper than mcDonald's Big Mac. Shrimp contains 0.258mg of copper, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 0.098mg.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in cholesterol.
- McDonald's Big Mac has a higher glycemic index (66) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +525% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +770.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +780% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1221.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +862.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 90% | |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 36mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.88µg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 22.78g | 11.82g | 22% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 460mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 14.96g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.098mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 3.803g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.206mg | 7% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 257kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 46µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 20.08g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 3.384mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.91mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.306g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 170mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 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
41%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 175mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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