Carrot vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Carrot and Red cabbage?
- Carrot is richer in Vitamin A, yet Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 87% higher.
- Carrot has 6 times more Vitamin E than Red cabbage. Carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E, while Red cabbage has 0.11mg.
We used Carrots, raw and Cabbage, red, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 | +1397% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +866.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +189.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
~equal in
Water
~90.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +498.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +194.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +169.1% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 1.43g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 57mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 5.27g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 7.37g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 243mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 3.83g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.017mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.22mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 1116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.243mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.147mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 17.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.08g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.034mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.049mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.024mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 1.48g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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