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Napa cabbage vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Napa cabbage and Shallot?

  • Shallot is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% more.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Shallots, 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 +27.6%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +283.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.088
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +283.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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 +6475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +653.4%
Contains more Other +370.6%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +653.4%
Contains more Other +370.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 1.1g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 12kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 29mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.74mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 19mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 87mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 11mg 12mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.096mg 0.088mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 263IU 4IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 3.2mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 43µg 34µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.