Red cabbage vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between red cabbage and minestrone
- Red cabbage has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and iron than minestrone.
- Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% more.
- Red cabbage contains 5 times more magnesium than minestrone. Red cabbage contains 16mg of magnesium, while minestrone contains 3mg.
- Red cabbage contains less sodium.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, red, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.6% |
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Water
~91.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2316.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +475% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 57mg | 0.5mg | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.041mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 254mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.051mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.43g | 1.77g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.83g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)