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Red cabbage vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red cabbage and Cabbage

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cabbage has more Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 32% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 11 times less Vitamin A RAE than Red cabbage. Red cabbage contains 56µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cabbage contains 5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
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2
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +70.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%

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
6
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4
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +99%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
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%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +99%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
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1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Water - 92.18
Equal in Other - 0.64
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Water - 92.18
Equal in Other - 0.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
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1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
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1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.67
Equal in Fructose - 1.45
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
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.67
Equal in Fructose - 1.45

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 Cabbage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 3.3g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 1.28g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 5.8g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 25kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g 1.45g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 3.2g Cabbage
Fiber 2.1g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 45mg 40mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.47mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 26mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 170mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.18mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.243mg 0.16mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 98IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 5µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 36.6mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.061mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.04mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.234mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.124mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.011mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.035mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg 0.041mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.044mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.012mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.032mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.042mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.022mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.034g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.017g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Red cabbage
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.