Potato vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and cabbage
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and vitamin B3, while cabbage has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate.
- Cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 62% higher.
- Cabbage contains 6 times less copper than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.11mg of copper, while cabbage contains 0.019mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +478.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +112.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +438.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +457.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 76µg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 36.6mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.124mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.019mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 170mg | 8% |
| Folate | 15µg | 43µg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 25kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.212mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 10.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.022mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.