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Shallot vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shallot and Napa cabbage?

  • Shallot is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% more.
  • Shallot has 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Napa cabbage. While Shallot has 0.29mg of Vitamin B5, Napa cabbage has only 0.035mg.

We used Shallots, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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 Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +283.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +283.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Folate +26.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +653.4%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20.7%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +653.4%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +20.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 2.23g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 1.1g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Carbs 16.8g 2.23g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 12kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 29mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.74mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 19mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 87mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.4mg 0.14mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.292mg 0.203mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 3.2mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.005mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.025mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.035mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.037mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.