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Napa cabbage vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between napa cabbage and tortilla

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2 in tortilla is higher than in napa cabbage.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 38% more than napa cabbage.
  • The amount of sodium in napa cabbage is lower.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +414.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +668.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4050%
~equal in Copper ~0.102mg

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%
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +141.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.8%
Contains more FatsFats +458.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%

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 Tortilla
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 0.74mg 3.81mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.37mg 30%
Selenium 0.4µg 16.6µg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 4.125mg 23%
Sodium 11mg 482mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Phosphorus 19mg 146mg 18%
Carbs 2.23g 49.94g 16%
Folate 43µg 98µg 14%
Protein 1.1g 7.28g 12%
Calories 12kcal 237kcal 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.114mg 7%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 70mg 4%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.268mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.17mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.06mg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 1%
Potassium 87mg 105mg 1%
Copper 0.096mg 0.102mg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Tortilla
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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.