Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Savoy cabbage vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between savoy cabbage and zucchini

  • Zucchini contains less vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and fiber than savoy cabbage.
  • Savoy cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 3 times less folate than savoy cabbage. Savoy cabbage contains 80µg of folate, while zucchini contains 24µg.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of savoy cabbage is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, savoy, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

Infographic

Savoy cabbage vs Zucchini infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.177mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 103% 17% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
~equal in Water ~94.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.049 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.7%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Zucchini DV% diff.
Vitamin K 68.8µg 4.3µg 54%
Vitamin C 31mg 17.9mg 15%
Folate 80µg 24µg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 1g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.094mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 10µg 4%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.163mg 2%
Protein 2g 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 9.5mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.451mg 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg 1%
Calories 27kcal 17kcal 1%
Sodium 28mg 8mg 1%
Phosphorus 42mg 38mg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 230mg 261mg 1%
Carbs 6.1g 3.11g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.32g 0%
Net carbs 3g 2.11g N/A
Iron 0.4mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 2.27g 2.5g N/A
Zinc 0.27mg 0.32mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.177mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.204mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0.084g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g 0.091g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.094mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.085mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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%
Savoy cabbage
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.