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Broccoli vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Savoy cabbage

  • Savoy cabbage contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Broccoli.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 65% higher.
  • Savoy cabbage has 5 times less Vitamin E than Broccoli. Broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E , while Savoy cabbage has 0.17mg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw.

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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 +34.3%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +26.5%

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 E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.5%
Contains more Folate +27%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.5%
Contains more Folate +27%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +270%
Equal in Carbs - 6.1
Equal in Water - 91
Equal in Other - 0.8
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +270%
Equal in Carbs - 6.1
Equal in Water - 91
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 2g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 6.1g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 27kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 2.27g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 47mg 35mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 66mg 42mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 230mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.21mg 0.18mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.17mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 31mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.07mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.3mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.187mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 63µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 101.6µg 68.8µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.129mg 0.103mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.094mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.064mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.085mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.041mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.007g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Savoy cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
65%
Broccoli
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.