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Savoy cabbage vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Savoy cabbage and Napa cabbage

  • Napa cabbage contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Savoy cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Savoy cabbage is 31% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Savoy cabbage. Savoy cabbage has 0.07mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage has 0.005mg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, savoy, 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.
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
6
:
4
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%

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.
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
9
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
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 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
3
:
2
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +173.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Equal in Water - 96.33
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +173.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
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.
Savoy cabbage Napa cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3g 2.23g Savoy cabbage
Protein 2g 1.1g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Carbs 6.1g 2.23g Savoy cabbage
Calories 27kcal 12kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 29mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 28mg 8mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 42mg 19mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 230mg 87mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 28mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.14mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.062mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.18mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1000IU 263IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 13µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 3.2mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.005mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.025mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.035mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.037mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 80µg 43µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage Napa cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Savoy cabbage
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.