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Savoy cabbage vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Savoy cabbage and Broccoli

  • 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.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, savoy, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
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%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
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%

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.
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +60.5%
Contains more Folate +27%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175
Savoy cabbage
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%
Broccoli
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.5%
Contains more Folate +27%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
1
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +270%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3
Equal in Other - 0.87
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +270%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3
Equal in Other - 0.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Savoy cabbage
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Broccoli
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
19%
Broccoli

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?
?
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.