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Napa cabbage vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Napa cabbage and Potato

  • Napa cabbage has more Folate, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% more.
  • Napa cabbage contains 3 times more Folate than Potato. Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, while Potato contains 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +13050%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13050%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Carbs +684.3%
Contains more Other +558.8%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Carbs +684.3%
Contains more Other +558.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 15.39g Potato
Protein 1.1g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.17g 0.09g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 17.49g Potato
Calories 12kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.1g Potato
Calcium 29mg 12mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 19mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 87mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 11mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.14mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.203mg 0.2mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 263IU 2IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 3.2mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 43µg 15µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.