Napa cabbage vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between napa cabbage and sweet potato?
- Napa cabbage is higher in folate, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 77% more.
- Napa cabbage has 4 times more folate than sweet potato. While napa cabbage has 43µg of folate, sweet potato has only 11µg.
- The glycemic index of napa cabbage is lower.
We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5294.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +464.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +802.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +476.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 12kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 1.57g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 2.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 17.12g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 20.12g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 87mg | 337mg |
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| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.61mg |
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| Sugar | 4.18g |
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| Fiber | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.151mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg | 47mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 14187IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 709µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.258mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 12.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
7%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)