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Napa cabbage vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Napa cabbage and Tamale?

  • Napa cabbage is higher in Folate, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.
  • Napa cabbage has 3 times more Folate than Tamale. While Napa cabbage has 43µg of Folate, Tamale has only 15µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Napa cabbage is lower.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Tamales (Navajo) 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 less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +957.1%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Calcium - 29

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +470.9%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Carbs +712.6%
Contains more Other +711.8%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +470.9%
Contains more Fats +3500%
Contains more Carbs +712.6%
Contains more Other +711.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 1.1g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.17g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 2.23g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 12kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 29mg
Iron 0.74mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 19mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 87mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 11mg 427mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.096mg 0.063mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.174mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.7mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 43µg 15µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 2.396g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
Napa cabbage
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.