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Napa cabbage vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Napa cabbage and Wafer?

  • Wafer is richer than Napa cabbage in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Napa cabbage is lower.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 -98.1%
Contains more Iron +441.9%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +594.7%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +382.3%
Contains more Manganese +242.9%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Equal in Calcium - 31
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 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Iron +441.9%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +594.7%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +382.3%
Contains more Manganese +242.9%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Equal in Calcium - 31

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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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +988.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 47
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 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +988.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2040.7%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +8252.9%
Contains more Carbs +3160.1%
Contains more Other +1076.5%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +2040.7%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +8252.9%
Contains more Carbs +3160.1%
Contains more Other +1076.5%

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 Wafer
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 1.1g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 0.17g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 2.23g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 12kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 29mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 0.74mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 8mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 19mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 87mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 11mg 580mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.096mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.203mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 0.4µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 263IU 10IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 3µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 43µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 4.241g Napa cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.