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Napa cabbage vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Napa cabbage and Beetroot

  • Beetroot is richer than Napa cabbage in Folate, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 17% more than Napa cabbage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Beets, 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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
3
:
7
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +273.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +273.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
2
:
8
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin A +697%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.1%
Contains more Folate +153.5%
Napa cabbage
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +697%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.1%
Contains more Folate +153.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
1
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +328.7%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +328.7%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58

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 Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 1.1g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Carbs 2.23g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 12kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 29mg 16mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 19mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 87mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 11mg 78mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.096mg 0.075mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 263IU 33IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 2µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.334mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 43µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Beetroot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.