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Edamame vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Cabbage

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Cabbage has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 67% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 18 times less Copper than Edamame. Edamame contains 0.345mg of Copper, while Cabbage contains 0.019mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Edamame
Edamame
10
:
0
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Calcium +57.5%
Contains more Iron +383%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +156.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +661.1%
Contains more Copper +1715.8%
Contains more Manganese +540%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Calcium +57.5%
Contains more Iron +383%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +156.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +661.1%
Contains more Copper +1715.8%
Contains more Manganese +540%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
7
:
3
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.6%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Cabbage
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
4
:
1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Protein +830.5%
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +830.5%
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Contains more Water +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12582.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12582.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
3
:
2
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1300%
Contains more Maltose +9400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1108.3%
Edamame
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1300%
Contains more Maltose +9400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1108.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 3.3g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.28g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.1g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 5.8g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 25kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g 0g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 2.18g 3.2g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 2.5g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 40mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.47mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 26mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 170mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 18mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.18mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.019mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.16mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 98IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 5µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.15mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.061mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.234mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.212mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 311µg 43µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.011mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.035mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.03mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.041mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.044mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.012mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.032mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.042mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.022mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.034g Cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.017g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.017g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

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Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.