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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 of 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +479.3%
Contains more Iron +7332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more Potassium +2290.8%
Contains more Zinc +3114.3%
Contains more Copper +1254.2%
Contains more Manganese +9653.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +479.3%
Contains more Iron +7332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more Potassium +2290.8%
Contains more Zinc +3114.3%
Contains more Copper +1254.2%
Contains more Manganese +9653.7%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Folate +115%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Folate +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +1811.8%
Contains more Carbs +2910.8%
Contains more Other +4064.7%
Contains more Water +649.6%
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 Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +1811.8%
Contains more Carbs +2910.8%
Contains more Other +4064.7%
Contains more Water +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 Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 2.23g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 1.1g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.17g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 2.23g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 12kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Napa cabbage
Fiber 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 29mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.74mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 8mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 19mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 87mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 4.5mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.096mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.203mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.005mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.466mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.035mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.037mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 1.838g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
7%
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.