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Savoy cabbage vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Savoy cabbage and Borage?

  • Savoy cabbage is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Savoy cabbage has 6 times more Folate than Borage. While Savoy cabbage has 80µg of Folate, Borage has only 13µg.

We used Cabbage, savoy, raw and Borage, raw types 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 less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Calcium +165.7%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Calcium +165.7%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Borage Opinion
Net carbs 3g 3.06g Borage
Protein 2g 1.8g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 6.1g 3.06g Savoy cabbage
Calories 27kcal 21kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Borage
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.4mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 28mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 42mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 230mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 28mg 80mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.2mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.062mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.18mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1000IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.084mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 80µg 13µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.17g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Borage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.