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Broccoli vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Savoy cabbage

  • 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.
  • Savoy cabbage has 5 times less Vitamin E than Broccoli. Broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E, while Savoy cabbage has 0.17mg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 103% 60% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +27%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41%
Contains more FatsFats +270%
~equal in Carbs ~6.1g
~equal in Water ~91g
~equal in Other ~0.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.049 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Savoy cabbage
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 Broccoli Savoy cabbage Opinion
Calories 34kcal 27kcal Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 2g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 31mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 3g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 6.1g Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Calcium 47mg 35mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 230mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 2.27g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.049mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 42mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 623IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 31µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.17mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.18mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.07mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.3mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.187mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 101.6µg 68.8µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Choline 18.7mg 12.3mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.007g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.049g Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.129mg 0.103mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.094mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.064mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.085mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.041mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Savoy cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
38%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
14%
Savoy cabbage

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?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.