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Ginger vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Napa cabbage?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Napa cabbage is richer in Folate.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 14% higher.
  • Ginger has 5 times more Magnesium than Napa cabbage. Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, while Napa cabbage has 8mg.

We used Ginger root, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +377%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +135.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +377%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +135.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%

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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +290.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Carbs +696.9%
Contains more Other +352.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Carbs +696.9%
Contains more Other +352.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 2.23g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.1g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.17g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 2.23g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 12kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.6mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 43mg 8mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 19mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 87mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.34mg 0.14mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.096mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.203mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 3.2mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.466mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.035mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.037mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Napa 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
9%
Ginger
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.