Carrot vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Carrot and Cabbage
- Carrot has more Vitamin A, however, Cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A 92% more than Cabbage.
- Carrot has 4 times more Vitamin E than Cabbage. While Carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E, Cabbage has only 0.15mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw and Cabbage, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16946.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +320.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +520.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +475.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
~equal in
Water
~92.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +588.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.034g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4387.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +183.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +163.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
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~equal in
Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 1.28g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 36.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 3.3g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 5.8g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.47mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 3.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.18mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 98IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 76µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.03mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.041mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.032mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.042mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 1.45g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
91%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.