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Napa cabbage vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Napa cabbage and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Potassium than Napa cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese broccoli is 28% higher.

Cabbage, napa, cooked and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties used 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 Iron +32.1%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Calcium +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +225%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Calcium +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +225%

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 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +130.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +364.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +364.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Water - 93.54

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.31g Napa cabbage
Protein 1.1g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.17g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 2.23g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 12kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 29mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.74mg 0.56mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 19mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 87mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 11mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.14mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.096mg 0.061mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 263IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 3.2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.437mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 43µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.