Napa cabbage vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between napa cabbage and carrots
- Napa cabbage has more folate, copper, and iron; however, carrots have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 329% higher.
- Carrots have 2 times less iron than napa cabbage. Napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron, while carrots have 0.3mg.
Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Carrots, raw.
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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 IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.2% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.7% |
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Water
~88.29g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 835µg | 91% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.138mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 320mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Folate | 43µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.273mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 5.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 1% | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot 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 richer in minerals?
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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.