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Napa cabbage vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Napa cabbage and Fontina

  • Napa cabbage is richer in Folate, while Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fontina covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage has 7 times more Folate than Fontina. Napa cabbage has 43µg of Folate, while Fontina has 6µg.
  • Napa cabbage is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cheese, fontina.

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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 Iron +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +284%
Contains more Manganese +1350%
Contains more Calcium +1796.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1721.1%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +284%
Contains more Manganese +1350%
Contains more Calcium +1796.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1721.1%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Selenium +3525%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +716%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +716%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Water +154%
Contains more Protein +2227.3%
Contains more Fats +18217.6%
Contains more Other +2129.4%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Water +154%
Contains more Protein +2227.3%
Contains more Fats +18217.6%
Contains more Other +2129.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.55g Napa cabbage
Protein 1.1g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.17g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 2.23g 1.55g Napa cabbage
Calories 12kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Napa cabbage
Calcium 29mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.74mg 0.23mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 19mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 87mg 64mg Napa cabbage
Sodium 11mg 800mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.096mg 0.025mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.014mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 263IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.15mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 43µg 6µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 19.196g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.