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Cabbage vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cabbage and Rapini

  • Cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, yet Rapini is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin K needs 123% more than Cabbage.
  • Cabbage contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Rapini. While Cabbage contains 36.6mg of Vitamin C, Rapini contains only 20.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, raw and Broccoli raab, 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.
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Rapini
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +355.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +327.8%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +355.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +327.8%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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.
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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin C +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2575.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +93%
Contains more Vitamin K +194.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2575.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +93%
Contains more Vitamin K +194.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rapini
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Equal in Water - 92.55
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rapini
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rapini
Contains more Glucose +1570%
Contains more Fructose +752.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.5%
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
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1570%
Contains more Fructose +752.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 0.15g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.1g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 5.8g 2.85g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 22kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g 0.17g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 2.5g 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 40mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 0.47mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 26mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 170mg 196mg Rapini
Sodium 18mg 33mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.019mg 0.042mg Rapini
Manganese 0.16mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 0.3µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 98IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 36.6mg 20.2mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.129mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 43µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 76µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.035mg 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.041mg 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.044mg 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.012mg 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.042mg 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.022mg 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.05g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Rapini
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
35%
Cabbage
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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