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Red cabbage vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Red cabbage and Garden asparagus

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Garden asparagus has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 57% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Red cabbage contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Garden asparagus. While Red cabbage contains 0.209mg of Vitamin B6, Garden asparagus contains only 0.091mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, red, raw and Asparagus, 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +1011.8%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +1011.8%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 41.6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 41.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Equal in Water - 93.22
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +160.9%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Fructose +48%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +160.9%
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
Contains more Fructose +48%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 1.78g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.16g 0.12g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 3.88g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 20kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g 1g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 2.1g
Calcium 45mg 24mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 243mg 202mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.22mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.017mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.243mg 0.158mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 1116IU 756IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 38µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 57mg 5.6mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.091mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 38.2µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.039mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.046mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.049mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.014mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.048mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.024mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.04g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.05g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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