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Red cabbage vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Red cabbage and Ground beef?

  • Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Red cabbage is lower.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this article.

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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 +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Zinc +2554.5%
Contains more Copper +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 241
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Zinc +2554.5%
Contains more Copper +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 241

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 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +12300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Protein +1569.2%
Contains more Fats +9506.3%
Contains more Other +267.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Protein +1569.2%
Contains more Fats +9506.3%
Contains more Other +267.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60916.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60916.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 0g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.16g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 7.37g 0g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 2.1g 0g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 33mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 30mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 243mg 241mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 73mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.017mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.243mg 0.009mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 1116IU 9IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 3µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 57mg 0mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.051mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 18µg 7µg Red cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2.9µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.039mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.034mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.046mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.049mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.014mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.048mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.024mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Red cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 6.073g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.