Red cabbage vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are red cabbage and watermelon different?
- Red cabbage is higher than watermelon in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin A, manganese, iron, and fiber.
- Red cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin C, 54% more than watermelon.
- Red cabbage contains 382 times more vitamin K than watermelon. Red cabbage contains 38.2µg of vitamin K, while watermelon contains 0.1µg.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index (76) than red cabbage (32).
Cabbage, red, raw and Watermelon, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +539.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +603.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +317.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
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:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.8% |
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Fats
~0.15g
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Carbs
~7.55g
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Water
~91.45g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.3% |
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:
1.21 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
3.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +101.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +127% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Glucose
~1.58g
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Lactose
~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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 57mg | 8.1mg | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 0.1µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.045mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.243mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.24mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 4.1mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.43g | 0.61g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 3.36g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 0.221mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.37g | 7.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.27g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.83g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)