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Napa cabbage vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between napa cabbage and ham

  • Napa cabbage contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 than ham.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 62% higher.
  • Napa cabbage is lower in sodium.
  • Napa cabbage has a higher glycemic index than ham.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +1957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +931.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4775%

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%
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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% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +708%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1051.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1802.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3152.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2470.6%

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 Ham
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 Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.754mg 62%
Sodium 11mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 1.1g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 0.4µg 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.4mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.88mg 25%
Phosphorus 19mg 196mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 4.023mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.202mg 14%
Folate 43µg 3µg 10%
Iron 0.74mg 1.48mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.17g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.403mg 7%
Calories 12kcal 145kcal 7%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.054mg 6%
Potassium 87mg 287mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 8mg 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 1.5g 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 1.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.