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Borage vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Borage and Savoy cabbage?

  • Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Savoy cabbage is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Borage has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Savoy cabbage. While Borage has 0.15mg of Vitamin B2, Savoy cabbage has only 0.03mg.

We used Borage, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw types 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 Calcium +165.7%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +165.7%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +515.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +515.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Equal in Water - 91
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Borage Savoy cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3g Borage
Protein 1.8g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 21kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Borage
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 93mg 35mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.4mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 28mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 42mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 230mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.13mg 0.062mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.18mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4200IU 1000IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 50µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 35mg 31mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.3mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 13µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.007g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.049g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Savoy cabbage
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
39%
Borage
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.