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Butterbur vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterbur and Red cabbage different?

  • Butterbur is richer in Potassium, Copper, and Calcium, while Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 28% more than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur contains 6 times more Copper than Red cabbage. Butterbur contains 0.103mg of Copper, while Red cabbage contains 0.017mg.

Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Cabbage, red, raw types were used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%

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 A +2132%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 A +2132%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +124.6%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Equal in Water - 90.39
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Other +124.6%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 0.39g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.04g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 3.61g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 14kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Butterbur
Fiber 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 103mg 45mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 12mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 655mg 243mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 27mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.103mg 0.017mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.243mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 31.5mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 10µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Red 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
13%
Butterbur
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.