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Potato vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Savoy cabbage?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Iron, yet Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Potato has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Savoy cabbage. Potato has 1.061mg of Vitamin B3, while Savoy cabbage has 0.3mg.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Potato
Potato
7
:
3
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.18
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.18

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.
Potato
Potato
5
:
5
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.4%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.4%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
3
:
2
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 2
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
0
:
3
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Savoy cabbage
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 3g Potato
Protein 2.05g 2g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Savoy cabbage
Carbs 17.49g 6.1g Potato
Calories 77kcal 27kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 2.27g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 12mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.81mg 0.4mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 57mg 42mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 230mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 28mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.27mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.062mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.18mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 2IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 19.7mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.07mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.3mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.187mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.19mg Potato
Folate 15µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 2µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.02mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.098mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.107mg 0.094mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.02mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.064mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.085mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Savoy cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.