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Red cabbage vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are red cabbage and saffron different?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B2 than red cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1225% higher.
  • Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than saffron (70).

Cabbage, red, raw and Spices, saffron are the varieties 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +609.5%
Contains more IronIron +1287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1829.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +395.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +740%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11590.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +659.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +699.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3556.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +787%
Contains more OtherOther +738.5%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2483.8%

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 Saffron
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.243mg 28.408mg 1225%
Iron 0.8mg 11.1mg 129%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 1.01mg 62%
Magnesium 16mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 243mg 1724mg 44%
Copper 0.017mg 0.328mg 35%
Phosphorus 30mg 252mg 32%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 32%
Vitamin C 57mg 80.8mg 26%
Protein 1.43g 11.43g 20%
Folate 18µg 93µg 19%
Carbs 7.37g 65.37g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.267mg 15%
Calories 31kcal 310kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 2.067g 13%
Fats 0.16g 5.85g 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg 9%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.46mg 7%
Calcium 45mg 111mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.586g 7%
Fiber 2.1g 3.9g 7%
Sodium 27mg 148mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 3%
Choline 17.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 56µg 27µg 3%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 5.27g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 3.83g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.