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Red cabbage vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between red cabbage and pound cake

  • Red cabbage has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% more.
  • Red cabbage contains 22 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Red cabbage contains 38.2µg of vitamin K, while pound cake contains 1.7µg.
  • Red cabbage contains less sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, red, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.9%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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% 19% 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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2147.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.6%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +249.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8625%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +627.8%
Contains more OtherOther +135.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25066.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4173.8%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +132%
Contains more FructoseFructose +348.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5013.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 57mg 0mg 63%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.021g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.16g 13.96g 21%
Calories 31kcal 353kcal 16%
Phosphorus 30mg 140mg 16%
Threonine 0.039mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 7.37g 53.64g 15%
Sodium 27mg 377mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.249mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.036mg 13%
Choline 17.1mg 65.6mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.173mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 3.02g 8%
Protein 1.43g 5g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.615mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.485mg 7%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Manganese 0.243mg 0.11mg 6%
Fiber 2.1g 0.6g 6%
Folate 18µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Copper 0.017mg 0.042mg 3%
Potassium 243mg 149mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 56µg 70µg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.43mg 2%
Fructose 1.48g 0.33g 1%
Net carbs 5.27g 53.04g N/A
Calcium 45mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 3.83g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Red cabbage
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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