Yam vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Yam and Napa cabbage
- Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Napa cabbage is richer in Folate.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 17% more.
- Yam contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. Yam contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Napa cabbage contains 0.005mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +670.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +278.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +788.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1132.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 12kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 2.23g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 87mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 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 | 0.028mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)