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Salsify vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsify and Red cabbage

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Salsify.
  • Red cabbage has 4 times less Copper than Salsify. Salsify has 0.07mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, red, 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.
Salsify
Salsify
7
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Salsify
Salsify
4
:
6
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.209
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
4
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 5.27g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.43g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.16g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 7.37g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 31kcal Salsify
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.9g 3.83g Salsify
Fiber 3.1g 2.1g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 45mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 30mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 243mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 27mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.017mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.069mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.147mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.209mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.08g Red cabbage

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Red 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
13%
Salsify
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.