Shiitake vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and napa cabbage different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, potassium, and copper, while napa cabbage is higher in folate.
- Shiitake covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 29% more than napa cabbage.
- Shiitake contains 14 times more selenium than napa cabbage. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, while napa cabbage contains 0.4µg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +635.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +489.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +768% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +732% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +691.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +230.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.3% |
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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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.035mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.466mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.037mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.025mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 19mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 12kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
23%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.