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Peppers vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peppers and Napa cabbage

  • Peppers are richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 266% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Peppers have 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Peppers have 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage has 0.005mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Peppers
Peppers
9
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.1%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.1%
Contains more Potassium +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%

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.
Peppers
Peppers
9
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.4%
Contains more Folate +87%
Peppers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Napa cabbage
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 A +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.4%
Contains more Folate +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
4
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +324.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Equal in Water - 96.33
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Napa cabbage
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 +81.8%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +324.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 2.23g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.1g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 2.23g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 12kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 1.2mg 0.74mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 19mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 87mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 11mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.14mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.096mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.203mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Peppers
Vitamin A 1179IU 263IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 13µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 3.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.005mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.025mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.466mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.035mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.037mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.