Napa cabbage vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Napa cabbage and Nopales
- Napa cabbage has more Folate, while Nopales has more Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
- Nopales covers your daily need of Calcium 13% more than Napa cabbage.
- Napa cabbage contains 14 times more Folate than Nopales. While Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, Nopales contain only 3µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked and Nopales, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +465.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.2% |
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +570.6% |
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Water
~94.12g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 12kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 1.32g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 9.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 1.13g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 3.33g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 87mg | 257mg |
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| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 457IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 23µg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.457mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)