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Napa cabbage vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Napa cabbage and Agar

  • The amount of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 in Agar is higher than in Napa cabbage.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 258% more than Napa cabbage.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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 less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Calcium +2055.2%
Contains more Iron +2791.9%
Contains more Magnesium +9525%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +1193.1%
Contains more Zinc +4042.9%
Contains more Copper +535.4%
Contains more Manganese +2018.2%
Contains more Selenium +1750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Calcium +2055.2%
Contains more Iron +2791.9%
Contains more Magnesium +9525%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +1193.1%
Contains more Zinc +4042.9%
Contains more Copper +535.4%
Contains more Manganese +2018.2%
Contains more Selenium +1750%

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.
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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +788%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +718.9%
Contains more Folate +1248.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +788%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +718.9%
Contains more Folate +1248.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1009.8%
Contains more Protein +464.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +3526.9%
Contains more Other +2211.8%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +1009.8%
Contains more Protein +464.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +3526.9%
Contains more Other +2211.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Napa cabbage Agar
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 Napa cabbage Agar Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 73.18g Agar
Protein 1.1g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 2.23g 80.88g Agar
Calories 12kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Napa cabbage
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 29mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.74mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 8mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg Agar
Potassium 87mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 11mg 102mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.096mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.203mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.4µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.01mg Agar
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.202mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 43µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g Napa cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Napa cabbage Agar
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
7%
Napa cabbage
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agar
Agar 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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.