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Napa cabbage vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are napa cabbage and sardine different?

  • Sardine is higher than napa cabbage in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage is lower in sodium.
  • Napa cabbage has a higher glycemic index (32) than sardine (0).

Cabbage, napa, cooked and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used in this article.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +387.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1217.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.3%
Contains more IronIron +294.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13075%

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%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1025.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1734.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2138.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2441.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.4µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 19mg 490mg 67%
Protein 1.1g 24.62g 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 29mg 382mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 5.245mg 30%
Iron 0.74mg 2.92mg 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Fats 0.17g 11.45g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.227mg 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 11mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.642mg 12%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.31mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.167mg 10%
Calories 12kcal 208kcal 10%
Copper 0.096mg 0.186mg 10%
Potassium 87mg 397mg 9%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 39mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.08mg 6%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.108mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 32µg 2%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.