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Red cabbage vs. Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between red cabbage and lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

  • Red cabbage has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 59% more.
  • Red cabbage contains 15 times more Vitamin C than lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw. Red cabbage contains 57mg of Vitamin C, while lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contains 3.7mg.
  • Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contains less sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, red, raw and Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 21% 47% 5.3% 5.5% 14% 0.65% 23% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.8%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
~equal in Potassium ~238mg
~equal in Copper ~0.016mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~33mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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% 67% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
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 12% 199% 3.6% 0% 14% 14% 6.7% 9% 19% 0% 256% 55% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +167.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.35 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 95.63 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more FatsFats +37.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.35g
~equal in Water ~95.63g

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
19% 5% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +304.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +190.2%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw Opinion
Calories 31kcal 13kcal Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 1.35g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.22g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin C 57mg 3.7mg Red cabbage
Net carbs 5.27g 1.13g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 2.23g Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 35mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 238mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 1.24mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Sugar 3.83g 0.94g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Fiber 2.1g 1.1g Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.016mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 33mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Sodium 27mg 5mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin A 1116IU 3312IU Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin A 56µg 166µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Manganese 0.243mg 0.179mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.057mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.062mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.357mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.15mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.082mg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 102.3µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Folate 18µg 73µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Choline 17.1mg 8.4mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.029g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.008g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.117g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.013mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Threonine 0.039mg 0.041mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.039mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Leucine 0.046mg 0.071mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lysine 0.049mg 0.056mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Methionine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.053mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Valine 0.048mg 0.054mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Histidine 0.024mg 0.017mg Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g 0.51g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Red cabbage
46%
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
14%
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168429/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.