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Red cabbage vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between red cabbage and eggs

  • Red cabbage has more vitamin C and vitamin K, while eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 220% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, red, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +834.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +11664.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +473.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5033.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Egg
Egg
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1618.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +558%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +779.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6531.3%
Contains more OtherOther +64.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1667.5%

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.017mg 2mg 220%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Vitamin C 57mg 0mg 63%
Selenium 0.6µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 17.1mg 293.8mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.513mg 34%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.3µg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 1.398mg 25%
Protein 1.43g 12.58g 22%
Phosphorus 30mg 172mg 20%
Fats 0.16g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.021g 3.267g 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin A 56µg 149µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 4.077g 10%
Manganese 0.243mg 0.026mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1.414g 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.121mg 7%
Folate 18µg 44µg 7%
Calories 31kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.03mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 1.19mg 5%
Sodium 27mg 124mg 4%
Potassium 243mg 126mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.064mg 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Carbs 7.37g 1.12g 2%
Calcium 45mg 50mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 5.27g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 3.83g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.066mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Red cabbage
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.