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Butterbur vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterbur and Napa cabbage?

  • Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Napa cabbage is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 31% higher.
  • Butterbur has 8 times more Potassium than Napa cabbage. Butterbur has 655mg of Potassium, while Napa cabbage has 87mg.

We used Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +255.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +652.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +255.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +652.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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 C +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +330%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +330%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +758.8%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Fats +325%
Equal in Water - 96.33
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +758.8%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Fats +325%
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterbur Napa cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 2.23g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 1.1g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.04g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Carbs 3.61g 2.23g Butterbur
Calories 14kcal 12kcal Butterbur
Calcium 103mg 29mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 12mg 19mg Napa cabbage
Potassium 655mg 87mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 11mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.203mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 31.5mg 3.2mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.025mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.035mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.037mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 43µg Napa cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterbur Napa cabbage
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
13%
Butterbur
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.