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Chicken meat vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken meat and Red cabbage

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Zinc +781.8%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Manganese +1115%
Equal in Potassium - 243
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Zinc +781.8%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Manganese +1115%
Equal in Potassium - 243

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 E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +593.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +1491.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +593.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +1491.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +8400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52%
Equal in Other - 0.65
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +8400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52%
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3612.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3612.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Red cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken meat Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 27.3g 1.43g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 0.16g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 239kcal 31kcal Chicken meat
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0g 3.83g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 15mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 1.26mg 0.8mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 30mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 82mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 1.94mg 0.22mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.017mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 23.9µg 0.6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.069mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.418mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.147mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.209mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.012mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.039mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.034mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.046mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.049mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.014mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.036mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.048mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.024mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.021g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.012g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.08g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
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
36%
Chicken meat
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.