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Napa cabbage vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Napa cabbage and Red potato different?

  • Red potato is higher than Napa cabbage in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Red potato covers your daily need of Potassium 13% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage contains 2 times more Folate than Red potato. Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, while Red potato contains 27µg.

Cabbage, napa, cooked and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types were used in this article.

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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 +222.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +526.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Sodium - 12
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +526.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Sodium - 12

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 Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%
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% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +778.5%
Contains more Other +658.8%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +778.5%
Contains more Other +658.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 1.1g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.17g 0.15g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 12kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 29mg 9mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.7mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 19mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 87mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 11mg 12mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.203mg 0.173mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 10IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 3.2mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 43µg 27µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Red potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
Napa cabbage
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.