Savoy cabbage vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between savoy cabbage and nopales?
- Savoy cabbage is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, yet nopales are higher in calcium, manganese, and magnesium.
- Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% more.
- Savoy cabbage has 27 times more folate than nopales. While savoy cabbage has 80µg of folate, nopales have only 3µg.
- The glycemic index of nopales is lower.
We used Cabbage, savoy, raw and Nopales, 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 more CopperCopper | +19.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1198.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.1 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.09g
~equal in
Water
~94.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.049 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 68.8µg | 5.3µg | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 9.3mg | 24% |
| Folate | 80µg | 3µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 164mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.457mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.012mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 7.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 257mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.1g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.27g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.187mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.013g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.103mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.085mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.