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Napa cabbage vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Napa cabbage and Chives?

  • Napa cabbage has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium than Chives.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 61% higher.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Chives, raw 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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
0
:
10
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +217.2%
Contains more Iron +116.2%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
0
:
10
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin A +1555.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1715.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Folate +144.2%
Napa cabbage
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin A +1555.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1715.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +825.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Folate +144.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
1
:
4
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Other +488.2%
Equal in Water - 90.65
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Other +488.2%
Equal in Water - 90.65

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Chives Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.85g Napa cabbage
Protein 1.1g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.17g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 2.23g 4.35g Chives
Calories 12kcal 30kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 29mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.74mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 8mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 19mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 87mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 11mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.14mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.096mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.203mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 263IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 3.2mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 43µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.