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Napa cabbage vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between napa cabbage and shortbread

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than napa cabbage.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% more.
  • Napa cabbage contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
~equal in Potassium ~88mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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%
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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.4%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2575.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15323.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2760.1%
Contains more OtherOther +505.9%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 0.17g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.353mg 29%
Iron 0.74mg 2.98mg 28%
Calories 12kcal 514kcal 25%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.314mg 22%
Carbs 2.23g 63.78g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 3.275mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 11mg 353mg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg 11%
Folate 43µg 81µg 10%
Protein 1.1g 5.37g 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.393mg 8%
Phosphorus 19mg 66mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.071mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 13mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.096mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 62.48g N/A
Potassium 87mg 88mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.