Banana vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bananas and napa cabbage
- Bananas are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B5, while napa cabbage is higher in iron and folate.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than napa cabbage.
- Bananas have 10 times more vitamin B5 than napa cabbage. Bananas have 0.334mg of vitamin B5, while napa cabbage has 0.035mg.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index (48) than napa cabbage (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +854.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +891.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +924.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +388.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
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Protein
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.037mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 358mg | 87mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 2.23g | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 3.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 12kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana 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 richer in minerals?
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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.