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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.
  • The glycemic index of napa cabbage is higher.

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.
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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177%
Contains more IronIron +206.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +4071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1362.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2070%
Contains more FatsFats +8941.2%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.14mg 5.84mg 52%
Protein 1.1g 23.87g 46%
Selenium 0.4µg 19.1µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.073g 28%
Fats 0.17g 15.37g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 4.026mg 22%
Phosphorus 19mg 166mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.311mg 21%
Iron 0.74mg 2.27mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 18%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Calories 12kcal 241kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.171mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.512mg 10%
Folate 43µg 7µg 9%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.009mg 8%
Potassium 87mg 241mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 11mg 73mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3%
Copper 0.096mg 0.079mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 29mg 33mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 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.