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Red cabbage vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red cabbage and Zucchini different?

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE than Zucchini.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Red cabbage is 43% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Zucchini. While Red cabbage contains 38.2µg of Vitamin K, Zucchini contains only 4.3µg.

Cabbage, red, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
6
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Equal in Potassium - 261
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Equal in Potassium - 261

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
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin A +458%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
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%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +458%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 94.79
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Sucrose +1100%
Contains more Glucose +62.6%
Equal in Fructose - 1.38
Red cabbage
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
Zucchini
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1100%
Contains more Glucose +62.6%
Equal in Fructose - 1.38

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 2.11g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 1.21g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 7.37g 3.11g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 17kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g 1.38g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 2.1g 1g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 16mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.37mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 30mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 243mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 27mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.22mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.017mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.243mg 0.177mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 200IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 10µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 57mg 17.9mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.045mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.163mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 38.2µg 4.3µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.01mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.029mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.046mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.049mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.014mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.048mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.024mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.084g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.011g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.