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Napa cabbage vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Napa cabbage and Pumpkin

  • Napa cabbage has more Folate, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 46% more.
  • Napa cabbage contains 3 times more Folate than Pumpkin. Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, while Pumpkin contains 16µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Pumpkin, 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 +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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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Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3136.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3136.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +191.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +191.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 91.6

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 Pumpkin
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 1.1g 1g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 12kcal 26kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.76g Napa cabbage
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 29mg 21mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Pumpkin
Potassium 87mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 11mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.14mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.096mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.203mg 0.125mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 3.2mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 43µg 16µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Pumpkin
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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.