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Broccoli vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broccoli and Red cabbage

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Red cabbage.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% more.
  • Broccoli contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Red cabbage. Broccoli contains 0.78mg of Vitamin E , while Red cabbage contains 0.11mg.
  • Broccoli contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, raw and Cabbage, red, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +166%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
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%
Red cabbage
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +166%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.012
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.012

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +255.1%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +255.1%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 2.82g 1.43g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.16g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 1.7g 3.83g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.1g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 45mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 30mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 243mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.41mg 0.22mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 57mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.064mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.418mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.147mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 63µg 18µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 38.2µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.012mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.039mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.034mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.014mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.036mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.048mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.024mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Red 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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.