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Chinese cabbage vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and Radish

  • Chinese cabbage is higher than Radish in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin K needs 37% more than Radish.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Radishes, 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 +320%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 233
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 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 233

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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Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +63728.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +164%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
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 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +63728.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +164%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Equal in Water - 95.27
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +120.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Equal in Water - 95.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Radish Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.8g Radish
Protein 1.5g 0.68g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 2.18g 3.4g Radish
Calories 13kcal 16kcal Radish
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.18g 1.86g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 105mg 25mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 20mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 252mg 233mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 0.19mg 0.28mg Radish
Copper 0.021mg 0.05mg Radish
Manganese 0.159mg 0.069mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Radish
Vitamin A 4468IU 7IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 14.8mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.012mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.039mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.254mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.165mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.071mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 25µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg 1.3µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg 0.023mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.02mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg 0.031mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg 0.033mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.036mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg 0.035mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg 0.013mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.032g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.048g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Radish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.