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

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What are the main differences between Napa cabbage and Russet potato?

  • Napa cabbage has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has 2 times more Folate than Russet potato. Napa cabbage has 43µg of Folate, while Russet potato has 26µg.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +532.2%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +532.2%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +856.8%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +856.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Carbs +861.4%
Contains more Other +694.1%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Carbs +861.4%
Contains more Other +694.1%

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 Russet potato
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.1g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.17g 0.13g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 12kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 29mg 18mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 19mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 87mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 11mg 14mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.203mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 263IU 10IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 3.2mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 43µg 26µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.