Cabbage vs Onion - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cabbage and Onion
- Onion contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate than Cabbage.
- Cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 63% higher.
- Onion contains 5 times less Vitamin C than Cabbage. Cabbage contains 36.6mg of Vitamin C, while Onion contains 7.4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, raw and Onions, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+73.9%
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Iron
+123.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Copper
+105.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
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Calcium
+73.9%
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Iron
+123.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Copper
+105.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+4800%
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+394.6%
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Vitamin B1
+32.6%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+101.7%
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Vitamin B5
+72.4%
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Folate
+126.3%
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Vitamin K
+18900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
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Vitamin A
+4800%
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+394.6%
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Vitamin B1
+32.6%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+101.7%
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Vitamin B5
+72.4%
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Folate
+126.3%
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Vitamin K
+18900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.4%
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Other
+82.9%
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Carbs
+61%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
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Protein
+16.4%
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+82.9%
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Carbs
+61%
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Equal in Water - 89.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.017
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.017
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fructose
+12.4%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1137.5%
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Glucose
+18%
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Fructose
+12.4%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1137.5%
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Glucose
+18%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.3g | 7.64g |
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Protein | 1.28g | 1.1g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
Carbs | 5.8g | 9.34g |
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Calories | 25kcal | 40kcal |
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Fructose | 1.45g | 1.29g |
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Sugar | 3.2g | 4.24g |
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Fiber | 2.5g | 1.7g |
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Calcium | 40mg | 23mg |
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Iron | 0.47mg | 0.21mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg |
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Phosphorus | 26mg | 29mg |
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Potassium | 170mg | 146mg |
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Sodium | 18mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.17mg |
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Copper | 0.019mg | 0.039mg |
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Vitamin A | 98IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 7.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.046mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.234mg | 0.116mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 0.123mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.12mg |
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Folate | 43µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 76µg | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.014mg |
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Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.021mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.014mg |
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Leucine | 0.041mg | 0.025mg |
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Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.039mg |
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Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.002mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.025mg |
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Valine | 0.042mg | 0.021mg |
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Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.014mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.042g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.013g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.017g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%

8%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)