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Kale vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kale and Napa cabbage

  • Kale has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Napa cabbage has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Kale is 74% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has 13 times less Vitamin C than Kale. Kale has 41mg of Vitamin C, while Napa cabbage has 3.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +148.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +148.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%

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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +5079.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Folate +230.8%
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 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 +5079.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Folate +230.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +411.8%
Equal in Water - 96.33
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +72.7%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +411.8%
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.
Kale Napa cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Kale Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 2.23g Kale
Protein 1.9g 1.1g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 2.23g Kale
Calories 28kcal 12kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2g Kale
Calcium 72mg 29mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.74mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Kale
Phosphorus 28mg 19mg Kale
Potassium 228mg 87mg Kale
Sodium 23mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.24mg 0.14mg Kale
Copper 0.156mg 0.096mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg 0.203mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 263IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 13µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 3.2mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.005mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.025mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.466mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.035mg Kale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.037mg Kale
Folate 13µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale 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
258%
Kale
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.