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Nopales vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nopales and Savoy cabbage?

  • Nopales are higher in Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Savoy cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% more.
  • Nopales have 5 times more Calcium than Savoy cabbage. While Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, Savoy cabbage has only 35mg.

We used Nopales, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.27mg

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.
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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
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 103% 60% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1198.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.2%
~equal in Water ~91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.049 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.049g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Savoy cabbage Opinion
Calories 16kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.32g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 9.3mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Net carbs 1.13g 3g Savoy cabbage
Carbs 3.33g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Magnesium 52mg 28mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 35mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 230mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.4mg Nopales
Sugar 1.15g 2.27g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.052mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.25mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 16mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 21mg 28mg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 23µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.457mg 0.18mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.03mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 5.3µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Folate 3µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Choline 7.3mg 12.3mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.007g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.049g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.04mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.077mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.059mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.015mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.059mg 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.025mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Savoy 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
10%
Nopales
38%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.