Nopales vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between nopales and red cabbage
- Nopales have more calcium, manganese, and magnesium; however, red cabbage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Red cabbage covers your daily vitamin C needs 53% more than nopales.
- Red cabbage contains 4 times less calcium than nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of calcium, while red cabbage contains 45mg.
- Nopales have less sugar.
- The glycemic index of red cabbage is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nopales, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +512.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +620.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.3% |
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Protein
~1.43g
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Water
~90.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 57mg | 53% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 38.2µg | 27% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.243mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 56µg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 17.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 7.37g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 1.43g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 5.27g | N/A |
| Potassium | 257mg | 243mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 3.83g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)