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Pasta vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasta and Napa cabbage

  • Napa cabbage contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Folate than Pasta.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 17% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Equal in Manganese - 0.203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Equal in Manganese - 0.203

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1215%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1215%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +368.2%
Contains more Fats +517.6%
Contains more Carbs +1017.9%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Contains more Water +40.5%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Protein +368.2%
Contains more Fats +517.6%
Contains more Carbs +1017.9%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Contains more Water +40.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 2.23g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 1.1g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.17g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 2.23g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 12kcal Pasta
Calcium 6mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 1.14mg 0.74mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 19mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 87mg Napa cabbage
Sodium 6mg 11mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.224mg 0.203mg Pasta
Selenium 0.4µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 20IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.005mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.025mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.466mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.035mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.037mg Napa cabbage
Folate 64µg 43µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.15g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Napa cabbage
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
16%
Pasta
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.