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Chinese cabbage vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cabbage and Basil

  • Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 308% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Basil has 3 times less Vitamin C than Chinese cabbage. Chinese cabbage has 45mg of Vitamin C, while Basil has 18mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Basil, fresh.

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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 Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +622%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +622%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076
Equal in Folate - 68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076
Equal in Folate - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 92.06
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cabbage Basil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Basil Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.05g Chinese cabbage
Protein 1.5g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 2.18g 2.65g Basil
Calories 13kcal 23kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 1.18g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 1g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 105mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.8mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 19mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 37mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 252mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 65mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.19mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.021mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.159mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 45mg 18mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.155mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 45.5µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.049mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.088mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.089mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.009mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.066mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.026mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.041g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cabbage Basil
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.