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Edamame vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edamame and Napa cabbage

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Napa cabbage.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 67% more.
  • Edamame contains 40 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Edamame contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 Calcium +117.2%
Contains more Iron +206.8%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +789.5%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Copper +259.4%
Contains more Manganese +404.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +117.2%
Contains more Iron +206.8%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +789.5%
Contains more Potassium +401.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Copper +259.4%
Contains more Manganese +404.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Edamame
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +623.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +623.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +982.7%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +299.6%
Contains more Other +611.8%
Contains more Water +32.4%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +982.7%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +299.6%
Contains more Other +611.8%
Contains more Water +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 2.23g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.1g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.17g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 2.23g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 12kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Napa cabbage
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 29mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.74mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 8mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 19mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 87mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 11mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.14mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.096mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.203mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 263IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 13µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 3.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.005mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.025mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.466mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.035mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.037mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 43µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.62g Napa cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.