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Meatball vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Napa cabbage

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 than Napa cabbage.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 78% more.
  • Napa cabbage contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
3
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Iron +191.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.5%
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains more Zinc +1185.7%
Contains more Copper +635.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +191.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.5%
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains more Zinc +1185.7%
Contains more Copper +635.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
2
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +440.5%
Contains more Folate +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Napa cabbage
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 B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +440.5%
Contains more Folate +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +5194.1%
Contains more Carbs +258.7%
Contains more Other +2252.9%
Contains more Water +66.1%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Napa cabbage
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 +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +5194.1%
Contains more Carbs +258.7%
Contains more Other +2252.9%
Contains more Water +66.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Meatball Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.23g Meatball
Protein 21g 1.1g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.17g Meatball
Carbs 8g 2.23g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 12kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g Napa cabbage
Fiber 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 2.16mg 0.74mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 19mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 87mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 1.8mg 0.14mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.096mg Meatball
Manganese 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.005mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.466mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.035mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.037mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 43µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Napa cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
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 - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.