Couscous vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and napa cabbage different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium and vitamin B5; however, napa cabbage is richer in folate, copper, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for couscous is 49% higher.
- Couscous contains 11 times more vitamin B5 than napa cabbage. While couscous contains 0.371mg of vitamin B5, napa cabbage contains only 0.035mg.
- Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked and Cabbage, napa, cooked are the varieties 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6775% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +941.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
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Fats
~0.17g
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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.4µg | 49% |
| Folate | 15µg | 43µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 2.23g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 12kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.203mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.466mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
7%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Napa cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)