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Red cabbage vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red cabbage and Winter squash?

  • Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Winter squash is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • Red cabbage has 9 times more Vitamin K than Winter squash. Red cabbage has 38.2µg of Vitamin K, while Winter squash has 4.4µg.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
7
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
5
:
5
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Vitamin C +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.067
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
3
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Equal in Other - 0.7
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%

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 Winter squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 6.05g Winter squash
Protein 1.43g 0.89g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.35g Winter squash
Carbs 7.37g 8.85g Winter squash
Calories 31kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 3.3g Winter squash
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Winter squash
Calcium 45mg 22mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.44mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 19mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 241mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.22mg
Copper 0.017mg 0.082mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.243mg 0.187mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 57mg 9.6mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.016mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.067mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.495mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.161mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 20µg Winter squash
Vitamin K 38.2µg 4.4µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.039mg 0.027mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.046mg 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.049mg 0.033mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.011mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.035mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.038mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.017mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.072g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.147g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Winter squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Red cabbage
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.