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Savoy cabbage vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Savoy cabbage and Sweet potato

  • Savoy cabbage has more Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 101% more.
  • Savoy cabbage has 30 times more Vitamin K than Sweet potato. Savoy cabbage has 68.8µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato has 2.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, savoy, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 C +58.2%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2891.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1821.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.2%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2891.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1821.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +239.5%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.01
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +239.5%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%

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 Sweet potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 6.1g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 27kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 2.27g 6.48g Savoy cabbage
Fiber 3.1g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 35mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.4mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 42mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 230mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 28mg 36mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.062mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.18mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1000IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 31mg 19.6mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 80µg 6µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg 2.3µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.069mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.094mg 0.084mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.085mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.039mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.052g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Sweet potato
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.