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Savoy cabbage vs Potato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Savoy cabbage and Potato?

  • Savoy cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.

We used Cabbage, savoy, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
2
:
6
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
5
:
5
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.4%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Savoy cabbage
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.4%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
2
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
Equal in Fats - 0.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
3
:
0
Potato
Potato
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Savoy cabbage
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Savoy cabbage Potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3g 15.39g Potato
Protein 2g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Savoy cabbage
Carbs 6.1g 17.49g Potato
Calories 27kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 2.27g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3.1g 2.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 12mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 42mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 230mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 28mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.27mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.062mg 0.11mg Potato
Vitamin A 1000IU 2IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 19.7mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 80µg 15µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg 2µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.069mg 0.067mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.066mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg 0.098mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.02mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.085mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.035mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.025g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g 0.042g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Savoy cabbage
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
20%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.