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

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How are Kohlrabi and McDonald's Big Mac different?

  • Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 68% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
  • Kohlrabi is lower in Sodium.

Kohlrabi, raw 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 Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.2%
Contains more Zinc +6266.7%
Contains more Manganese +48.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.2%
Contains more Zinc +6266.7%
Contains more Manganese +48.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
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 3% 10% 0% 207% 13% 5% 8% 10% 35% 12% 0% 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 C +15400%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Protein +595.3%
Contains more Fats +14860%
Contains more Carbs +223.9%
Contains more Other +84%
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 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 +77.4%
Contains more Protein +595.3%
Contains more Fats +14860%
Contains more Carbs +223.9%
Contains more Other +84%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49528.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.5%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49528.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 1.7g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.1g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 6.2g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 27kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 2.6g 3.97g Kohlrabi
Fiber 3.6g 1.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.4mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 19mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 46mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 350mg 181mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 460mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.129mg 0.098mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.7µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 0.4mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Tryptophan 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg Kohlrabi
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Kohlrabi
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g 3.803g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi 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
25%
Kohlrabi
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.