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Cabbage vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cabbage and avocadoes?

  • Cabbage is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, copper, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 46% higher.
  • Avocadoes have 4 times less vitamin C than cabbage. Cabbage has 36.6mg of vitamin C, while avocadoes have 10mg.
  • Cabbage is lower in saturated fat.

We used Cabbage, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 12% 15% 18% 6.3% 4.9% 11% 2.3% 21% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.3%
Contains more IronIron +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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 122% 1.7% 3% 0% 15% 9.2% 4.4% 13% 29% 0% 190% 32% 5.8%
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14560%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 25% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57541.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10582.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +351.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1108.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin K 76µg 21µg 46%
Vitamin C 36.6mg 10mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 9.799g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 1.389mg 24%
Fats 0.1g 14.66g 22%
Copper 0.019mg 0.19mg 19%
Fiber 2.5g 6.7g 17%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.07mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.816g 12%
Saturated fat 0.034g 2.126g 10%
Folate 43µg 81µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.257mg 10%
Potassium 170mg 485mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 1.738mg 9%
Calories 25kcal 160kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.13mg 7%
Zinc 0.18mg 0.64mg 4%
Phosphorus 26mg 52mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Calcium 40mg 12mg 3%
Fructose 1.45g 0.12g 2%
Carbs 5.8g 8.53g 1%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.067mg 1%
Protein 1.28g 2g 1%
Iron 0.47mg 0.55mg 1%
Choline 10.7mg 14.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.3g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0g 0.11g 0%
Sodium 18mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 7µg 0%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.041mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cabbage
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.