Cabbage vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cabbage and sweet potatoes?
- Cabbage is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate; however, sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, copper, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 106% more.
- Sweet potatoes contain 33 times less vitamin K than cabbage. Cabbage contains 76µg of vitamin K, while sweet potatoes contain 2.3µg.
We used Cabbage, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types 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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +747.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3204.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +535.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.28 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
5.8 g
Water:
92.18 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +441.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +193% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +190% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2750% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +31100% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 961µg | 106% |
| Vitamin K | 76µg | 2.3µg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 19.6mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.161mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.497mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 0.884mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.286mg | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 475mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.234mg | 1.487mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 5.8g | 20.71g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.3g | 3% |
| Starch | 0g | 7.05g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.092g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.28g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 40mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.041mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
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)