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Cabbage vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cabbage and Zucchini?

  • Cabbage has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber than Zucchini.
  • Cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 60% higher.
  • Zucchini has 3 times less Fiber than Cabbage. Cabbage has 2.5g of Fiber, while Zucchini has 1g.

We used Cabbage, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
3
:
7
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +178.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +178.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
6
:
4
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1667.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.204
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1667.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.204

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
3
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Contains more Other +12.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Water - 94.79
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Contains more Other +12.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
4
:
0
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +56.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.38
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Zucchini
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +56.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.11g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 1.21g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 5.8g 3.11g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 17kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g 1.38g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 2.5g 1g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 16mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 0.37mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 26mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 170mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 18mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.18mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.019mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.16mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Cabbage
Vitamin A 98IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 36.6mg 17.9mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.045mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.204mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 43µg 24µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg 4.3µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.01mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg 0.029mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.041mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.044mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.012mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.042mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.022mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.084g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.011g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Zucchini
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
35%
Cabbage
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.