Napa cabbage vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are napa cabbage and red potato different?
- Napa cabbage is richer in vitamin A, while red potato is higher in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Red potato covers your daily need for potassium, 13% more than napa cabbage.
- Napa cabbage contains 26 times more vitamin A than red potato. Napa cabbage contains 263IU of vitamin A, while red potato contains 10IU.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index (89) than napa cabbage (32).
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 CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +526.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +874.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +473% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +778.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 87mg | 545mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.212mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 12.6mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.174mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 1.595mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 19.59g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.341mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Folate | 43µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calories | 12kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.