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Zucchini vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Zucchini and Savoy cabbage

  • 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.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
3
:
7
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.18
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.18

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
3
:
7
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.187
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Savoy cabbage
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 B2 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Water - 91
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
1
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Savoy cabbage
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini Savoy cabbage
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 Zucchini Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3g Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.21g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.32g 0.1g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 17kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 2.27g Savoy cabbage
Fiber 1g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 16mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.37mg 0.4mg Savoy cabbage
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 38mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 261mg 230mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 28mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.27mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.062mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.177mg 0.18mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 200IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 17.9mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.03mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.3mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.187mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 24µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 4.3µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.029mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.071mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.067mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.018mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.054mg 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.007g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.049g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Savoy 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
16%
Zucchini
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
14%
Savoy cabbage

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