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Sugar vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Cabbage

  • Cabbage is richer than Sugar in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 63% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated and Cabbage, 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.
Sugar
2
:
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +840%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8400%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +840%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8400%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +3900%

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.
Sugar
0
:
10
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
Contains more Carbs +1623.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +460800%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Carbs +1623.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +460800%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
Contains more Sucrose +124650%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +124650%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 3.3g Sugar
Protein 0g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 0g 0.1g Cabbage
Carbs 99.98g 5.8g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 25kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 99.8g 3.2g Cabbage
Fiber 0g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 1mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.05mg 0.47mg Cabbage
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 0mg 26mg Cabbage
Potassium 2mg 170mg Cabbage
Sodium 1mg 18mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.007mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.004mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 98IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 0mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.234mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 0µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 0µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0g 0.034g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Sugar
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.