Napa cabbage vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Napa cabbage and Taro different?
- Napa cabbage is richer in Folate, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Taro covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 19% more than Napa cabbage.
- Napa cabbage contains 2 times more Folate than Taro. Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, while Taro contains 22µg.
Cabbage, napa, cooked and Taro, raw types were 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.
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Iron
+34.5%
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Calcium
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+312.5%
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Phosphorus
+342.1%
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Potassium
+579.3%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+79.2%
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Manganese
+88.7%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Sodium - 11
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Iron
+34.5%
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Calcium
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+312.5%
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Phosphorus
+342.1%
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Potassium
+579.3%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+79.2%
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Manganese
+88.7%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Sodium - 11
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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Vitamin A
+246.1%
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Folate
+95.5%
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Vitamin C
+40.6%
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Vitamin B1
+1800%
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Vitamin B3
+28.8%
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Vitamin B5
+765.7%
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Vitamin B6
+664.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.025
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Vitamin A
+246.1%
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Folate
+95.5%
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Vitamin C
+40.6%
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Vitamin B1
+1800%
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Vitamin B3
+28.8%
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Vitamin B5
+765.7%
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Vitamin B6
+664.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.025
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+36.4%
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Protein
+36.4%
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Fats
+17.6%
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Carbs
+1086.5%
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+605.9%
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
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0.17 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
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Water
+36.4%
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+36.4%
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+17.6%
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+1086.5%
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+605.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 22.36g |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 26.46g |
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| Calories | 12kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 87mg | 591mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
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 ($)