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Napa cabbage vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Cassava

  • Napa cabbage has more Iron, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cassava is 19% higher.
  • Cassava has 3 times less Iron than Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage has 0.74mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cassava, 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.
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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +174.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 16% 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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1923.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1606.7%
Contains more OtherOther +264.7%

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 Cassava
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Cassava Opinion
Calories 12kcal 160kcal Cassava
Protein 1.1g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Cassava
Vitamin C 3.2mg 20.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 2.23g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 2.23g 38.06g Cassava
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Cassava
Calcium 29mg 16mg Napa cabbage
Potassium 87mg 271mg Cassava
Iron 0.74mg 0.27mg Napa cabbage
Sugar 1.7g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.096mg 0.1mg Cassava
Zinc 0.14mg 0.34mg Cassava
Phosphorus 19mg 27mg Cassava
Sodium 11mg 14mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 13IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 13µg 1µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Manganese 0.203mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.088mg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 43µg 27µg Napa cabbage
Choline 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Cassava
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
7%
Napa cabbage
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.