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Napa cabbage vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Napa cabbage and Arrowroot?

  • Arrowroot is richer than Napa cabbage in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 74% more.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Arrowroot, raw types 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 Calcium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +421.8%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.8%
Contains more Potassium +421.8%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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 +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.9%
Contains more Folate +686%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.9%
Contains more Folate +686%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +285.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +500.4%
Contains more Other +735.3%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +285.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +500.4%
Contains more Other +735.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 1.1g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 2.23g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 12kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 29mg 6mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 19mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 87mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 11mg 26mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.096mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.203mg 0.174mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 263IU 19IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.9mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 43µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Arrowroot
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
7%
Napa cabbage
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.