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Table salt vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Red cabbage different?

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Table salt.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1684% higher.
  • Red cabbage has less Sodium.

Salt, table and Cabbage, red, raw are the varieties used 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 Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2937.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2937.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
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% 0% 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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
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
Contains more Other +15253.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45095%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Other +15253.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45095%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 0g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 0g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 0kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0g 3.83g Table salt
Fiber 0g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 24mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.33mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 1mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 0mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 8mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 38758mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.1mg 0.22mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.03mg 0.017mg Table salt
Manganese 0.1mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 0µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 0µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0mg 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0mg 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0mg 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0mg 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0mg 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0mg 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0mg 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0g 0.021g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Red 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%
Table salt
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 38731mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red 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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.