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Chinese cabbage vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and Parsnip

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, yet Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 31% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Parsnips, raw.

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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 Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Contains more Copper +471.4%
Contains more Manganese +252.2%
Contains more Selenium +260%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Contains more Copper +471.4%
Contains more Manganese +252.2%
Contains more Selenium +260%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Equal in Folate - 67
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Equal in Folate - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +725.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +725.2%
Contains more Other +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%

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 Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.5g 1.2g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 2.18g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 13kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 1.18g 4.8g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 105mg 36mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.59mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 37mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 252mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 65mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.19mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.021mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.159mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.5µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 4468IU 0IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 45mg 17mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 45.5µg 22.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.05g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.047g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.