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Turmeric vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and napa cabbage

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B5 in turmeric is higher than in napa cabbage.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 852% more than napa cabbage.
  • Turmeric contains 74 times more iron than napa cabbage. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, napa cabbage contains only 0.74mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +479.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2290.8%
Contains more IronIron +7332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1254.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9653.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +115%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +780%
Contains more FatsFats +1811.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2910.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4064.7%
Contains more WaterWater +649.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Napa cabbage DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.203mg 852%
Iron 55mg 0.74mg 678%
Copper 1.3mg 0.096mg 134%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Potassium 2080mg 87mg 59%
Magnesium 208mg 8mg 48%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.14mg 40%
Phosphorus 299mg 19mg 40%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 67.14g 2.23g 22%
Protein 9.68g 1.1g 17%
Calories 312kcal 12kcal 15%
Calcium 168mg 29mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.025mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.035mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8%
Folate 20µg 43µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.466mg 6%
Fats 3.25g 0.17g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.037mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.005mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.2mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 2.23g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Napa cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Turmeric
6%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.