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Edamame vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edamame and Red cabbage

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Red cabbage has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Edamame is 73% higher.
  • Red cabbage has 20 times less Copper than Edamame. Edamame has 0.345mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.

Food types used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +522.7%
Contains more Copper +1929.4%
Contains more Manganese +321.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +522.7%
Contains more Copper +1929.4%
Contains more Manganese +321.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.7%
Contains more Folate +1627.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +834.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.1%
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%
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 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.7%
Contains more Folate +1627.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +834.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +732.9%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +732.9%
Contains more Fats +3150%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2595%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2595%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +86.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%
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
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +86.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 11.91g 1.43g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.16g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 7.37g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 31kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g 0g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.18g 3.83g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 2.1g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 45mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.8mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 16mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 30mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 243mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 27mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.22mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.017mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.243mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.11mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.064mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.069mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.418mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.147mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 311µg 18µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.012mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.039mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.034mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.046mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.049mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.014mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.036mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.048mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.024mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.021g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.012g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.08g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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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