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Winter squash vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Winter squash and Red cabbage?

  • Winter squash is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, yet Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • Winter squash has 5 times more Copper than Red cabbage. Winter squash has 0.082mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.

We used Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Cabbage, red, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Winter squash
Winter squash
2
:
7
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 243
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 243
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Winter squash
Winter squash
5
:
5
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Folate - 18
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Red cabbage
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 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter squash
Winter squash
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter squash
Winter squash
2
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 6.05g 5.27g Winter squash
Protein 0.89g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.35g 0.16g Winter squash
Carbs 8.85g 7.37g Winter squash
Calories 37kcal 31kcal Winter squash
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.3g 3.83g Winter squash
Fiber 2.8g 2.1g Winter squash
Calcium 22mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.44mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 19mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 241mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 1mg 27mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.22mg
Copper 0.082mg 0.017mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.187mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 5223IU 1116IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 56µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.418mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.147mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 20µg 18µg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.012mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.034mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg 0.046mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.011mg 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.035mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.038mg 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.017mg 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.072g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.012g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.08g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter squash 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
38%
Winter squash
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.