Napa cabbage vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between napa cabbage and onions
- Napa cabbage has more iron, copper, folate, and vitamin A; however, onions are richer in vitamin B6.
- Napa cabbage contains 132 times more vitamin A than onions. Napa cabbage contains 263IU of vitamin A, while onions contain 2IU.
- Napa cabbage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Onions, 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 CalciumCalcium | +26.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +301.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.3% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.9% |
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Protein
~1.1g
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Water
~89.11g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Folate | 43µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 7.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Calories | 12kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.