Egg vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cooked Napa Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and napa cabbage:
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, napa cabbage contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and napa cabbage has 92% less calories than egg - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to napa cabbage per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 59% |
| Fat | 62% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and egg are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Egg and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Napa cabbage has less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both egg and napa cabbage are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and napa cabbage has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin C than egg - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than napa cabbage - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than napa cabbage - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, napa cabbage contains more niacin. Both egg and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of folate.
| Egg | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 93% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 136% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Egg has 59% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 49 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and napa cabbage has 90% less calories than egg - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is napa cabbage or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does napa cabbage or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and egg are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.