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

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The main differences between Smoked salmon and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smoked salmon is 99% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains 2 times more Copper than McDonald's Big Mac. Smoked salmon contains 0.23mg of Copper, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.098mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +516.1%
Contains more Manganese +1111.8%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Copper +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +516.1%
Contains more Manganese +1111.8%
Equal in Potassium - 181

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 B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
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 B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Contains more Fats +246.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 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 Protein +54.7%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Contains more Fats +246.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 18.28g 11.82g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 0g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 117kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0g 3.97g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 11mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.85mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 18mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 164mg 122mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 175mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 672mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.31mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.23mg 0.098mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 3.384mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.88µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 36mg Smoked salmon
Trans Fat 0.588g Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 3.803g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.306g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoked salmon 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
99%
Smoked salmon
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.

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