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Red cabbage vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Red cabbage and Broccoli

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Red cabbage.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% more.
  • Red cabbage contains 2 times more Sugar than Broccoli. Red cabbage contains 3.83g of Sugar, while Broccoli contains 1.7g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, red, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 0.73

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
8
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +166%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +166%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 6.64
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
2
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +255.1%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +255.1%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 4.04g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.16g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 7.37g 6.64g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 1.48g 0.68g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.1g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 45mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.8mg 0.73mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 243mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 27mg 33mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.017mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.243mg 0.21mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1116IU 623IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 31µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 57mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.175mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 38.2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.039mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.046mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.049mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.014mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.048mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.024mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.039g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.011g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.038g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Red cabbage
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.