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Napa cabbage vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Savoy cabbage

  • Napa cabbage contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Savoy cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Savoy cabbage is 31% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cabbage, savoy, 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.
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 20% 11% 20% 15% 21% 7.4% 18% 3.7% 23% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
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 103% 60% 3.4% 0% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 0% 172% 60% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +86%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.5%
Contains more OtherOther +370.6%
~equal in Water ~91g

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 Savoy cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Savoy cabbage Opinion
Calories 12kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.1g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Net carbs 2.23g 3g Savoy cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Calcium 29mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 87mg 230mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.4mg Napa cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.096mg 0.062mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 19mg 42mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 11mg 28mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.18mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.03mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.3mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Folate 43µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Choline 12.3mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Savoy cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.