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Cabbage vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cabbage and sweet potato?

  • Cabbage is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 282% higher.
  • Sweet potato has 42 times less vitamin K than cabbage. Cabbage has 76µg of vitamin K, while sweet potato has 1.8µg.

We used Cabbage, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +694.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1425%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14080%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +246.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.1%

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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +74%
Contains more FructoseFructose +107.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3050%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Sweet potato
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 5µg 709µg 78%
Vitamin K 76µg 1.8µg 62%
Vitamin C 36.6mg 2.4mg 38%
Copper 0.019mg 0.151mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.8mg 12%
Folate 43µg 11µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.209mg 7%
Carbs 5.8g 20.12g 5%
Potassium 170mg 337mg 5%
Starch 0g 12.65g 5%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.258mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Phosphorus 26mg 47mg 3%
Calories 25kcal 86kcal 3%
Fiber 2.5g 3g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.557mg 2%
Iron 0.47mg 0.61mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.061mg 2%
Protein 1.28g 1.57g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.078mg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Calcium 40mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg 1%
Fructose 1.45g 0.7g 1%
Zinc 0.18mg 0.3mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.05g 0%
Net carbs 3.3g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 4.18g N/A
Choline 10.7mg 12.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.041mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.