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.
- The glycemic index of 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 more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +957.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +421.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +470.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +712.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11% | |
| Protein | 1.1g | 6.28g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.466mg | 1.59mg | 7% |
| Calories | 12kcal | 153kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 43µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 1.22mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 18.12g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.