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Tortilla vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortilla and napa cabbage

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2 in tortilla is higher than in napa cabbage.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 38% more than napa cabbage.
  • Tortilla contains 74 times more vitamin B1 than napa cabbage. While tortilla contains 0.37mg of vitamin B1, napa cabbage contains only 0.005mg.
  • The amount of sodium in napa cabbage is lower.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +414.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +668.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 ProteinProtein +561.8%
Contains more FatsFats +458.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%
Contains more WaterWater +141.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Napa cabbage DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.74mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.005mg 30%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.4µg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.466mg 23%
Sodium 482mg 11mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Phosphorus 146mg 19mg 18%
Carbs 49.94g 2.23g 16%
Folate 98µg 43µg 14%
Protein 7.28g 1.1g 12%
Calories 237kcal 12kcal 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.025mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 29mg 4%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.203mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.035mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.037mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 1%
Potassium 105mg 87mg 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.096mg 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.17g 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 2.23g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Tortilla
6%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.