Red cabbage vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between red cabbage and potatoes?
- Red cabbage is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A, yet potatoes are richer in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% higher.
- Red cabbage has 56 times more vitamin A than potatoes. Red cabbage has 56µg of vitamin A, while potatoes have 1µg.
- Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.
We used Cabbage, red, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +594.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
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 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1810% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.6% |
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +50% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +295.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +335.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 57mg | 9.6mg | 53% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 2µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.118mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 535mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 1.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 0.376mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 21.15g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 93kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.83g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 14.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.042mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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