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Cheese vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and red cabbage

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while red cabbage has more vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in red cabbage is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Cabbage, red, 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.
Cheese
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1554.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1416.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.7%
Contains more IronIron +471.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%

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.
Cheese
7
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1491.7%
~equal in Choline ~17.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1499.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +470.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.5%
Contains more WaterWater +144.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
19% 11% 71%
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 +76950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1676.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
16% 46% 39%
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +569.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Red cabbage DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.021g 86%
Calcium 710mg 45mg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Phosphorus 455mg 30mg 61%
Fats 33.31g 0.16g 51%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 1.43g 43%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.22mg 31%
Vitamin A 330µg 56µg 30%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 38.2µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.069mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 27mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.012g 23%
Calories 404kcal 31kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.209mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.08g 9%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.243mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg 8%
Potassium 76mg 243mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.147mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.11mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Fructose 0g 1.48g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.418mg 2%
Folate 27µg 18µg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 7.37g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 5.27g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 3.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 17.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Red cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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