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Napa cabbage vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between napa cabbage and spread

  • Napa cabbage has more folate, while spread has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage contains 22 times more folate than spread. While napa cabbage contains 43µg of folate, spread contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in napa cabbage is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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%
Spread
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2325%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg
~equal in Iron ~0.79mg

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%
Spread
11
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.3%
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
Spread
4
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +596.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +435.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1535.3%

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 Spread
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Spread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Sodium 11mg 1013mg 44%
Saturated fat 5.977g 27%
Fats 0.17g 17.34g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 19%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.7µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.172mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg 13%
Protein 1.1g 7.66g 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Calories 12kcal 235kcal 11%
Folate 43µg 2µg 10%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.02mg 8%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.026mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.134mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.73mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.43mg 8%
Phosphorus 19mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.12mg 6%
Copper 0.096mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 2.23g 11.94g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Calcium 29mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 87mg 110mg 1%
Iron 0.74mg 0.79mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 26µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 11.74g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.977g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.