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Napa cabbage vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between napa cabbage and pound cake

  • Pound cake is richer than napa cabbage in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Pound cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 22% more than napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage is lower in sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than napa cabbage (32).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +636.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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%
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg
~equal in Folate ~42µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +272.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8111.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2305.4%
Contains more OtherOther +800%

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 Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.17g 13.96g 21%
Calories 12kcal 353kcal 17%
Phosphorus 19mg 140mg 17%
Carbs 2.23g 53.64g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.249mg 17%
Sodium 11mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.173mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.485mg 9%
Iron 0.74mg 1.48mg 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 8%
Protein 1.1g 5g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.615mg 7%
Copper 0.096mg 0.042mg 6%
Vitamin A 13µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg 3%
Potassium 87mg 149mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 47mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.036mg 0%
Folate 43µg 42µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.