Sockeye salmon vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, zinc, calcium, folate, and manganese.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 150% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- Sockeye salmon has 3 times more vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Big Mac. While sockeye salmon has 10.123mg of vitamin B3, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 3.384mg.
- Sockeye salmon has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +954.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1484.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +408% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 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 | -74.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +333.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 0.88µg | 150% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 65% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 64% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 3.384mg | 42% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 11.82g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 25% | |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 460mg | 16% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 14.96g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 3.803g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 181mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.206mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.08g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.306g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 3.474g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.