Zucchini vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and napa cabbage?
- Zucchini is richer than napa cabbage in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Zucchini's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 16% more.
- Zucchini has 4 times more vitamin B6 than napa cabbage. While zucchini has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, napa cabbage has only 0.037mg.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +459.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +482.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +79.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.3% |
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Protein
~1.1g
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Water
~96.33g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 3.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 12kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 2.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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
15%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.