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Napa cabbage vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Napa cabbage and Scallion

  • Scallion is higher than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
3
:
7
Scallion
Scallion
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +217.2%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
0
:
10
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Napa cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +48.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
1
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +229.1%
Contains more Other +376.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +229.1%
Contains more Other +376.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 1.1g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.17g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 2.23g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 12kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 29mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.74mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 8mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 19mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 87mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 11mg 16mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.096mg 0.083mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.16mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 263IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 3.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 43µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.