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Napa cabbage vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between napa cabbage and muffin

  • Napa cabbage contains less phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B12 than muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for muffin is 18% higher.
  • Napa cabbage is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than napa cabbage.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +668.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +285.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9352.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2276.7%
Contains more OtherOther +770.6%

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 Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.17g 16.07g 24%
Calories 12kcal 375kcal 18%
Phosphorus 19mg 146mg 18%
Carbs 2.23g 53g 17%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.168mg 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.2µg 14%
Sodium 11mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.163mg 11%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.449mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.47mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Iron 0.74mg 1.3mg 7%
Protein 1.1g 4.49g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.418mg 6%
Copper 0.096mg 0.06mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.9mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calcium 29mg 44mg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 87mg 121mg 1%
Folate 43µg 48µg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.