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Cabbage vs Broccoli
CALORIC DENSITY
Cabbage, raw
Broccoli, raw
0.25
0.34
11109
11090

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Cabbage
Broccoli
Protein = 10g
Protein = 17g
Carbohydrates = 46g
Carbohydrates = 39g
Fat = 1g
Fat = 2g
Fiber = 20g
Fiber = 15g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Nutrient cabbage broccoli
Protein 10g 17g
Carbohydrate 46g 39g
Fiber 20g 15g
Fat 1g 2g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 2g
Polyunsat. Fat 0g 0g
Saturated Fat 0g 0g
cabbage
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 21%
Choline = 26%
Vitamin A = 6%
Vitamin A = 29%
Vitamin C = 390%
Vitamin C = 700%
Vitamin E = 10%
Vitamin E = 38%
Vitamin K = 760%
Vitamin K = 747%
Nutrientcabbagebroccoli
Choline21%26%
Vitamin A6%29%
Vitamin C390%700%
Vitamin E10%38%
Vitamin K760%747%

Cabbage have significantly more Vitamins K than broccoli. Broccoli have significantly more Vitamins A, E, C than cabbage. Cabbage are a good source of Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus. Cabbage are a great source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron. Cabbage are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C. Broccoli are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc. Broccoli are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron. Broccoli are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C.

broccoli

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 49%
Vitamin B1 = 42%
Vitamin B2 = 29%
Vitamin B2 = 63%
Vitamin B3 = 16%
Vitamin B3 = 31%
Vitamin B5 = 34%
Vitamin B5 = 67%
Vitamin B6 = 90%
Vitamin B6 = 94%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientcabbagebroccoli
Vitamin B149%42%
Vitamin B229%63%
Vitamin B316%31%
Vitamin B534%67%
Vitamin B690%94%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 10%
Sodium = 13%
Potassium = 39%
Potassium = 53%
Calcium = 64%
Calcium = 55%
Magnesium = 27%
Magnesium = 35%
Phosphorus = 36%
Phosphorus = 67%
Iron = 63%
Iron = 72%
Manganese = 56%
Manganese = 54%
Selenium = 5%
Selenium = 33%
Copper = 15%
Copper = 29%
Zinc = 15%
Zinc = 26%
Nutrientcabbagebroccoli
Sodium10%13%
Potasium39%53%
Calcium64%55%
Magnesium27%35%
Phosphorus36%67%
Iron63%72%
Manganese56%54%
Selenium5%33%
Copper15%29%
Zinc15%26%

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