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Savoy cabbage vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Savoy cabbage and Cardoon?

  • Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Cardoon is richer in Copper.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
  • Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium.

We used Cabbage, savoy, raw and Cardoon, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Copper +272.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Copper +272.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.1%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.47g Savoy cabbage
Protein 2g 0.7g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.1g 4.07g Savoy cabbage
Calories 27kcal 17kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Cardoon
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.4mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 28mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 42mg 23mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 230mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 28mg 170mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.062mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.18mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1000IU 0IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 2mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.116mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 80µg 68µg 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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g 0.041g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Cardoon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.