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Red cabbage vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red cabbage and Russet potato different?

  • Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Russet potato.
  • Red cabbage contains 56 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. Red cabbage contains 56µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato contains 1µg.

Cabbage, red, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked types were used in this article.

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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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +529.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11060%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1810%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.1%

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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +53.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +370.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +362.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Russet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Russet potato Opinion
Calories 31kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 1.43g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.16g 0.13g Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 8.3mg Red cabbage
Net carbs 5.27g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 7.37g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 45mg 18mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.8mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 3.83g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.1g 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.017mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 0g 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 30mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 27mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 1116IU 10IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 1µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg Red cabbage
Manganese 0.243mg 0.228mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.048mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2µg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 17.1mg 15mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.032g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.003g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.054g Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.039mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.046mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.049mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.014mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.048mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.024mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 1.48g 0.32g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Russet potato
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
36%
Red cabbage
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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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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.
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

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

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