Cabbage vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cabbage and potatoes
- Cabbage has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 62% more than potatoes.
- Cabbage has 4 times more vitamin C than potatoes. While cabbage has 36.6mg of vitamin C, potatoes have only 9.6mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +521.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.9% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +502.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.3% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +279.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +326.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 76µg | 2µg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 9.6mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.311mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 535mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.118mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 1.08mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.234mg | 1.41mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 5.8g | 21.15g | 5% |
| Folate | 43µg | 28µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 0.376mg | 3% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.28g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 18mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.041mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.034 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.