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Cauliflower vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cauliflower and Napa cabbage

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Napa cabbage is higher in Copper.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage contains 19 times less Vitamin B5 than Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Napa cabbage contains 0.035mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cauliflower, 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 Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%

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 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Equal in Water - 96.33
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Protein +74.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Contains more Other +347.1%
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.
Cauliflower Napa cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.23g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 1.1g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.17g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 2.23g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 12kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.42mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 19mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 87mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.14mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.155mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 3.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.466mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.035mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.037mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 43µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.