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Napa cabbage vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between napa cabbage and ricotta?

  • Napa cabbage is richer in manganese, copper, and folate, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has 34 times more manganese than ricotta. Napa cabbage has 0.203mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3283.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +613.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +728.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +731.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%

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%
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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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7535.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +500%

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 Ricotta
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Fats 0.17g 12.98g 20%
Protein 1.1g 11.26g 20%
Phosphorus 19mg 158mg 20%
Calcium 29mg 207mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.195mg 13%
Vitamin A 13µg 120µg 12%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.16mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.006mg 9%
Folate 43µg 12µg 8%
Calories 12kcal 174kcal 8%
Copper 0.096mg 0.021mg 8%
Iron 0.74mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3%
Sodium 11mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 87mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.013mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 3.04g 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.043mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.