Seaweed vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and napa cabbage
- Napa cabbage has less folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Seaweed covers your daily folate needs 34% more than napa cabbage.
- Napa cabbage contains 21 times less sodium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while napa cabbage contains 11mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +479.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +778.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1734.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +318.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +229.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3788.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 43µg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.74mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 29mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.096mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 12kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Potassium | 89mg | 87mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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
33%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
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 ($)