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Chinese broccoli vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese broccoli and Red cabbage

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 6 times less Folate than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 99µg of Folate, while Red cabbage contains 18µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chinese broccoli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Cabbage, red, 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 +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 243
Equal in Manganese - 0.243
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 243
Equal in Manganese - 0.243

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 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +122%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +122%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +93.4%
Equal in Water - 90.39
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +93.4%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Red cabbage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price 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 broccoli Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.14g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.72g 0.16g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 22kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0.84g 3.83g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.1g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 45mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 30mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 243mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 27mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.017mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.243mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 1116IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 56µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.11mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.064mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.069mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.418mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.147mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 99µg 18µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 38.2µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.012g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.08g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Red cabbage
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.