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Nopales vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nopales and Napa cabbage

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, while Napa cabbage have more Folate.
  • Nopales covers your daily need of Calcium 13% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Nopales contain 7 times more Magnesium than Napa cabbage. While Nopales contain 52mg of Magnesium, Napa cabbage contains only 8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +465.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%

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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
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% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more OtherOther +570.6%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
~equal in Water ~96.33g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Napa cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Napa cabbage Opinion
Calories 16kcal 12kcal Nopales
Protein 1.32g 1.1g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 9.3mg 3.2mg Nopales
Net carbs 1.13g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Carbs 3.33g 2.23g Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 8mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 29mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 87mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Sugar 1.15g Napa cabbage
Fiber 2.2g Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.25mg 0.14mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 19mg Napa cabbage
Sodium 21mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 457IU 263IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 13µg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg 0.203mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.005mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.025mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.035mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.037mg Nopales
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales Napa cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Nopales
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.