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Napa cabbage vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between napa cabbage and ladyfinger

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate in ladyfinger is higher than in napa cabbage.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 74% more than napa cabbage.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +383.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1612%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3088.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +394%
Contains more ProteinProtein +863.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2577.1%
Contains more OtherOther +547.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Iron 0.74mg 3.58mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.428mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.284mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1.116mg 22%
Phosphorus 19mg 173mg 22%
Protein 1.1g 10.6g 19%
Carbs 2.23g 59.7g 19%
Calories 12kcal 363kcal 18%
Vitamin A 13µg 167µg 17%
Fats 0.17g 9.1g 14%
Saturated fat 3.022g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 2.104mg 10%
Folate 43µg 77µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.14mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.122mg 7%
Sodium 11mg 147mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 47mg 2%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 87mg 113mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 58.7g N/A
Copper 0.096mg 0.095mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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