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Red cabbage vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red cabbage and Potato salad?

  • Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Potato salad is richer in Copper, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% higher.
  • Red cabbage has 2 times more Manganese than Potato salad. Red cabbage has 0.243mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Red cabbage contains less Sodium.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Calcium +136.8%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +140.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 254
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Manganese +140.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 254

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 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.3%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +5025%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +200%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +5025%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4571.3%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4571.3%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 1.43g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.16g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 7.37g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 31kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Potato salad
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 19mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.65mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 243mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 27mg 529mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.017mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.243mg 0.101mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 1116IU 157IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 32µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 10mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.06mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.141mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 7µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.039mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.046mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.049mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.014mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.048mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.024mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.429g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.