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Napa cabbage vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Napa cabbage and Ground beef

  • Napa cabbage has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Napa cabbage.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +2155.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +206.8%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Zinc +4071.4%
Contains more Selenium +4675%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +2155.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +206.8%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Zinc +4071.4%
Contains more Selenium +4675%

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 +2822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1362.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740.5%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1362.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Protein +2070%
Contains more Fats +8941.2%
Contains more Other +1305.9%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Protein +2070%
Contains more Fats +8941.2%
Contains more Other +1305.9%

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 Ground beef
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Napa cabbage
Protein 1.1g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.17g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 2.23g 0g Napa cabbage
Calories 12kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 29mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.74mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 19mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 87mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 11mg 73mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.096mg 0.079mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.009mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 263IU 9IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 3µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 43µg 7µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Napa cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 6.073g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Napa cabbage Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

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 - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.