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Napa cabbage vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between napa cabbage and biscuits?

  • Napa cabbage has less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and manganese than biscuits.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Napa cabbage contains less sodium.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +291.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +763.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4775%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.035mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +536.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9488.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1900%
Contains more OtherOther +1782.4%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Biscuit DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.356mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 28%
Iron 0.74mg 2.9mg 27%
Fats 0.17g 16.3g 25%
Sodium 11mg 580mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.31mg 22%
Phosphorus 19mg 164mg 21%
Calcium 29mg 235mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.324g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 17%
Calories 12kcal 353kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 2.949mg 16%
Carbs 2.23g 44.6g 14%
Protein 1.1g 7g 12%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.378mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Folate 43µg 61µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.285mg 5%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.082mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 1%
Potassium 87mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.035mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Napa cabbage
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.