Beetroot vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beetroot and napa cabbage
- Beetroot is richer than napa cabbage in folate, potassium, and manganese.
- Beetroot covers your daily folate needs 17% more than napa cabbage.
- Beetroot has 4 times more potassium than napa cabbage. Beetroot has 325mg of potassium, while napa cabbage has 87mg.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than napa cabbage (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, 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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +273.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
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 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +535.3% |
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Fats
~0.17g
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Water
~96.33g
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 43µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 325mg | 87mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.203mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 12kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 3.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)