Napa cabbage vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between napa cabbage and spirulina?
- Napa cabbage is richer in folate, yet spirulina is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for copper is 56% higher.
- Napa cabbage has 5 times more folate than spirulina. Napa cabbage has 43µg of folate, while spirulina has 9µg.
We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Seaweed, spirulina, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +521.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 CVitamin C | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +377.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1268% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +828.6% |
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:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +438.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
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Carbs
~2.42g
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Water
~90.67g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.597mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 2.79mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.342mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.222mg | 18% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 5.92g | 10% |
| Folate | 43µg | 9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.325mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 1.196mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 1% | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 2.42g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 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
6%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
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 vitamins?
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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.