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Flax vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flax and Napa cabbage

  • Flax is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 137% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Flax has 64 times more Selenium than Napa cabbage. Flax has 25.4µg of Selenium, while Napa cabbage has 0.4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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 Calcium +779.3%
Contains more Iron +674.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3278.9%
Contains more Potassium +834.5%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1170.8%
Contains more Manganese +1122.7%
Contains more Selenium +6250%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +779.3%
Contains more Iron +674.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3278.9%
Contains more Potassium +834.5%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1170.8%
Contains more Manganese +1122.7%
Contains more Selenium +6250%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%

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.
Flax
8
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 +32780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1562.7%
Contains more Fats +24700%
Contains more Carbs +1195.1%
Contains more Other +2082.4%
Contains more Water +1284.1%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +1562.7%
Contains more Fats +24700%
Contains more Carbs +1195.1%
Contains more Other +2082.4%
Contains more Water +1284.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Protein 18.29g 1.1g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.17g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 2.23g Flax
Calories 534kcal 12kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Napa cabbage
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 29mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.74mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 8mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 19mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 87mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 4.34mg 0.14mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.096mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.203mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 0.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.005mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.025mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.466mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.035mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.037mg Flax
Folate 87µg 43µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.