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Cabbage vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cabbage and pound cake different?

  • Cabbage is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for cabbage is 62% higher.
  • Cabbage has less sodium.

Cabbage, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +214.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4370.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +513.1%
~equal in Folate ~42µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +256.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +824.8%
Contains more OtherOther +139.1%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20011.8%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +339.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +38250%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +3200%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Pound cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 76µg 1.7µg 62%
Vitamin C 36.6mg 0mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.419g 23%
Saturated fat 0.034g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.1g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.249mg 16%
Sodium 18mg 377mg 16%
Phosphorus 26mg 140mg 16%
Calories 25kcal 353kcal 16%
Carbs 5.8g 53.64g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.035mg 153mg 15%
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg 13%
Choline 10.7mg 65.6mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.173mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 1.615mg 9%
Selenium 0.3µg 5µg 9%
Fiber 2.5g 0.6g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.036mg 7%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 70µg 7%
Protein 1.28g 5g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.65mg 3%
Copper 0.019mg 0.042mg 3%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.11mg 2%
Zinc 0.18mg 0.43mg 2%
Fructose 1.45g 0.33g 1%
Potassium 170mg 149mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 47mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.3g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 33.36g N/A
Folate 43µg 42µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.041mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.777g)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.