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Butter vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Cabbage

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12, yet Cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 252% higher.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt and Cabbage, 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.
Butter
2
:
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +608.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +608.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 26

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.
Butter
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4033.3%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +985.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4033.3%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +985.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
:
Contains more Fats +81010%
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +9566.7%
Contains more Water +413.8%
Contains more Other +1500%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Fats +81010%
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +9566.7%
Contains more Water +413.8%
Contains more Other +1500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137723.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137723.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 0.85g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 81.11g 0.1g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 717kcal 25kcal Butter
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 0.06g 3.2g Butter
Fiber 0g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 24mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.02mg 0.47mg Cabbage
Magnesium 2mg 12mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 24mg 26mg Cabbage
Potassium 24mg 170mg Cabbage
Sodium 11mg 18mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.016mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.004mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Butter
Vitamin A 2499IU 98IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 5µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.15mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.234mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 3µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.011mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg 0.035mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.03mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg 0.041mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg 0.044mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg 0.012mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.032mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg 0.042mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg 0.022mg Butter
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.034g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0.017g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.017g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Cabbage
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
21%
Butter
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.