Red cabbage vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are red cabbage and mcDonald's Big Mac different?
- Red cabbage is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for red cabbage is 63% higher.
- Red cabbage contains 6 times more vitamin A than mcDonald's Big Mac. While red cabbage contains 1116IU of vitamin A, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 188IU.
- Red cabbage has less sodium.
- Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).
Cabbage, red, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +34.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +476.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +768.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +306.7% |
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 | +14150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +709.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +726.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 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 | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +282.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 57mg | 0.4mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Fats | 0.16g | 14.96g | 23% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 11.82g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 3.384mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 460mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.91mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 122mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 257kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.098mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 3.474g | 9% |
| Folate | 18µg | 46µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 116mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.206mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.306g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.83g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 1.69g | 0% |
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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
33%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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