Tuna salad vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate.
- Tuna salad covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 21% more than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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 CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +582.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +467.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 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 | -59.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1247.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.306g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 3.384mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.88µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Folate | 8µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 3.803g | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 14.96g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 122mg | 8% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 11.82g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.206mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 257kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 460mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.