Taro vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taro and Napa cabbage different?
- Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Napa cabbage is higher in Folate.
- Taro covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 19% more than Napa cabbage.
- Taro contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Taro contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.
Taro, raw 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 | +312.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +579.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.5% |
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 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +765.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +664.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 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 | +1086.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +605.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 12kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 2.23g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 87mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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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
17%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)