Red cabbage vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between red cabbage and green beans
- Red cabbage has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, green beans are higher in vitamin K.
- Red cabbage covers your daily vitamin C needs 53% more than green beans.
- Green beans contain 4 times less vitamin B6 than red cabbage. Red cabbage contains 0.209mg of vitamin B6, while green beans contain 0.056mg.
- The glycemic index of red cabbage is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, red, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +66.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +487.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.88g
~equal in
Water
~89.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.011g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 57mg | 9.7mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.056mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 47.9µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 7.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.83g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 16.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.035mg | 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
33%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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