Napa Cabbage vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Napa Cabbage and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
napa cabbage
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in napa cabbage and tomato:
- Tomato has more thiamin, however, napa cabbage contains more folate.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, napa cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Napa cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 30:59:11 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Napa Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 75% |
| Fat | 11% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and tomato are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Napa cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 328% more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 223% more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than napa cabbage - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more thiamin, however, napa cabbage contains more folate. Both napa cabbage and tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Napa Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.466 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Napa cabbage has 190% more calcium than tomato - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Napa cabbage has 174% more iron than tomato - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 172% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Napa Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 133 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 49 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 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: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does napa cabbage or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and tomato are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.