Napa cabbage vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are napa cabbage and mashed potato different?
- Napa cabbage is higher in folate, copper, and iron; however, mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for mashed potato is 13% higher.
- Napa cabbage contains 5 times more folate than mashed potato. While napa cabbage contains 43µg of folate, mashed potato contains only 9µg.
- Napa cabbage has less sodium.
- Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than mashed potato (87).
Cabbage, napa, cooked and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +61.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +138.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +174.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +377.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +230.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 11mg | 306mg | 13% |
Folate | 43µg | 9µg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 9% | |
Copper | 0.096mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 59mg | 6% |
Potassium | 87mg | 286mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
Iron | 0.74mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
Calories | 12kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
Carbs | 2.23g | 14.65g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
Fats | 0.17g | 2.82g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.577g | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 13µg | 43µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 2% | |
Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.1g | 1.65g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Calcium | 29mg | 18mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.23g | 13.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1558.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +557% |
Contains more OtherOther | +641.2% |