Red cabbage vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between red cabbage and summer squash
- Red cabbage has more vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron, while summer squash has more vitamin B2.
- Red cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin C, 44% more than summer squash.
- Red cabbage contains 13 times more vitamin K than summer squash. While red cabbage contains 38.2µg of vitamin K, summer squash contains only 3µg.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, red, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1173.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
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Water
~94.64g
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Other
~0.62g
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
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.3% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +132% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +55.8% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 17mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.051mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.175mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 6.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.218mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 3.35g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 1.21g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.83g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.025mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
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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