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Red leaf lettuce vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red leaf lettuce and Cabbage?

  • Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Cabbage has 75 times less Vitamin A RAE than Red leaf lettuce. Red leaf lettuce has 375µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cabbage has 5µg.
  • Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar.

We used Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Cabbage, raw 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 leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
7
:
2
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Zinc - 0.18
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Zinc - 0.18

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 leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
5
:
4
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +7544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +7544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
3
:
2
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +156.6%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.28
Equal in Water - 92.18
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +156.6%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.28
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
2
:
1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
0
:
4
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +735%
Contains more Fructose +417.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Red leaf lettuce
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +735%
Contains more Fructose +417.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red leaf lettuce Cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.36g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 1.33g 1.28g Red leaf lettuce
Fats 0.22g 0.1g Red leaf lettuce
Carbs 2.26g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 16kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 0.28g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 0.48g 3.2g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 0.9g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 33mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 1.2mg 0.47mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 28mg 26mg Red leaf lettuce
Potassium 187mg 170mg Red leaf lettuce
Sodium 25mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.18mg Red leaf lettuce
Copper 0.028mg 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Manganese 0.203mg 0.16mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 1.5µg 0.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 7492IU 98IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 375µg 5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.15mg
Vitamin C 3.7mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.061mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.04mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 0.234mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.144mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 36µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 140.3µg 76µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.011mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.048mg 0.035mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.038mg 0.03mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.07mg 0.041mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.045mg 0.044mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg 0.012mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.067mg 0.032mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.048mg 0.042mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.019mg 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.034g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red leaf lettuce Cabbage
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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 leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.