Asparagus vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Asparagus and Napa cabbage
- Asparagus is higher than Napa cabbage in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for Iron is 18% higher.
- Asparagus has 29 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. While Asparagus has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, Napa cabbage has only 0.005mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, 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 | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.5% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +682.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
~equal in
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 12kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 2.23g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 87mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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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
28%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)