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Napa cabbage vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Savoy cabbage

  • Napa cabbage contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Savoy cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Savoy cabbage is 31% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cabbage, savoy, 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
4
:
6
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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
1
:
9
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +86%
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%
Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +86%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
2
:
3
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +173.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Equal in Water - 91
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +173.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Equal in Water - 91

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 3g Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.1g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 12kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 29mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.4mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 19mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 87mg 230mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 11mg 28mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.096mg 0.062mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.18mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.03mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.3mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 43µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Savoy cabbage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.