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Cabbage vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cabbage and Watercress

  • Cabbage has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 145% more than Cabbage.
  • Watercress has 5 times less Fiber than Cabbage. Cabbage has 2.5g of Fiber, while Watercress has 0.5g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, raw and Watercress, raw.

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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 Iron +135%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.11
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 0.79g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 5.8g 1.29g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 11kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2.5g 0.5g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.47mg 0.2mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 26mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 170mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 18mg 41mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 0.11mg Cabbage
Copper 0.019mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.16mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 98IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 36.6mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.2mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 43µg 9µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.035mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.041mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.044mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.012mg 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.042mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.022mg 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.008g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Watercress
Low Fats diet Equal
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.