Salsa vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and napa cabbage different?
- Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium, while napa cabbage is higher in folate.
- Salsa covers your daily need for iron, 19% more than napa cabbage.
- Salsa contains 39 times more sodium than napa cabbage. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while napa cabbage contains 11mg.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Cabbage, napa, cooked types were used 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +302.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +841.2% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.74mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.466mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 12kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 3.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.