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Cabbage vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cabbage and Potato wedges different?

  • Cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cabbage is 28% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 11 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Cabbage contains 3.2g of Sugar, Potato wedges contain only 0.3g.

Cabbage, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +339.7%
Contains more Other +103.1%
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +339.7%
Contains more Other +103.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.28g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.1g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 5.8g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 25kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.5g 2g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 15mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 26mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 170mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 18mg 49mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.019mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg Cabbage
Vitamin A 98IU 0IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 36.6mg 11.2mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.55g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cabbage Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.