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Spinach vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach and Savoy cabbage

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Copper, however, Savoy cabbage has more Vitamin C.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 354% more.
  • Spinach has 12 times more Vitamin E than Savoy cabbage. Spinach has 2.08mg of Vitamin E , while Savoy cabbage has 0.17mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, savoy, raw.

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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 Calcium +288.6%
Contains more Iron +792.5%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +180.6%
Contains more Manganese +419.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +288.6%
Contains more Iron +792.5%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +180.6%
Contains more Manganese +419.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 +948.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +948.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Equal in Water - 91
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3g Savoy cabbage
Protein 2.97g 2g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.1g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 23kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 0.43g 2.27g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 136mg 35mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.4mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 28mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 42mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 230mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.76mg 0.27mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.062mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.18mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 1000IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 50µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.17mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.07mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.03mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.3mg Spinach
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.19mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 80µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 68.8µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.02mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.069mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.101mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.103mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.094mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.02mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.064mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.085mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.041mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.049g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spinach Savoy cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
183%
Spinach
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/nutrients
  2. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.