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Napa cabbage vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Lotus root

  • Napa cabbage has more Folate, however, Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 45% higher.
  • Lotus root has 3 times less Folate than Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage has 43µg of Folate, while Lotus root has 13µg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Lotus root, raw.

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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 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +539.1%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +426.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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% 16% 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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +977.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.6%
Contains more OtherOther +470.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Lotus root Opinion
Calories 12kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 1.1g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 2.23g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 2.23g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Lotus root
Calcium 29mg 45mg Lotus root
Potassium 87mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 0.74mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.096mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.14mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 19mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 11mg 40mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.4mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 43µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.03g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Lotus root
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
7%
Napa cabbage
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.