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Napa cabbage vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Napa cabbage and Cauliflower

  • Napa cabbage has more Copper, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Cauliflower contains 2 times less Copper than Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage contains 0.096mg of Copper, while Cauliflower contains 0.039mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cauliflower, 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 Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +31.8%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Folate +32.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.9%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Equal in Water - 92.07

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 1.1g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 2.23g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 12kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 29mg 22mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.42mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 87mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 11mg 30mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.096mg 0.039mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.155mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 3.2mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 43µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Napa cabbage Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.