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Red cabbage vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red cabbage and Savoy cabbage?

  • Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, yet Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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.
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Sodium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Sodium - 28

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 A +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.1%
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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Water - 91
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +60%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 3g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 6.1g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 27kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 2.27g Savoy cabbage
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 45mg 35mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.4mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 243mg 230mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 28mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.243mg 0.18mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 1000IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 50µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 31mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.3mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.19mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.007g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.049g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.