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Cabbage, kimchi vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cabbage, kimchi and cauliflower

  • Cabbage, kimchi has more iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, cauliflower is higher in vitamin C and choline.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 54% more than cabbage, kimchi.
  • Cabbage, kimchi has 17 times more sodium than cauliflower. While cabbage, kimchi has 498mg of sodium, cauliflower has only 30mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, kimchi and Cauliflower, 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 10% 9.9% 13% 94% 8% 6% 10% 65% 0% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +495.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0% 1.7% 2.2% 0% 2.5% 48% 21% 0% 49% 0% 109% 39% 8.5%
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +185.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~57µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 94% 2%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 94.3 g
Other: 1.7 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.1%
~equal in Water ~92.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.241 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.034g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage, kimchi Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Iron 2.5mg 0.42mg 26%
Vitamin K 43.6µg 15.5µg 23%
Sodium 498mg 30mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg 12%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Choline 15.5mg 44.3mg 5%
Potassium 151mg 299mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.507mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg 3%
Phosphorus 24mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.213mg 0.184mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 2g 2%
Copper 0.024mg 0.039mg 2%
Protein 1.1g 1.92g 2%
Folate 52µg 57µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.241g 0.031g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calories 15kcal 25kcal 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 33mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 2.4g 4.97g 1%
Fats 0.5g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 0.8g 2.97g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.06g 1.91g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.08mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.067g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage, kimchi Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Cabbage, kimchi
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cabbage, kimchi
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage, kimchi
Cabbage, kimchi is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cabbage, kimchi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170392/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.