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Pickled cucumber vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pickled cucumber and Chinese cabbage?

  • Pickled cucumber is higher in Copper, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% more.
  • Pickled cucumber has 4 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. While Pickled cucumber has 0.085mg of Copper, Chinese cabbage has only 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese cabbage is lower.

We used Pickles, cucumber, sour and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types in this article.

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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 Copper +304.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +995.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +995.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +2239.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2055.6%
Contains more Folate +6500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 45.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2239.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2055.6%
Contains more Folate +6500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 45.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 2.18
Equal in Water - 95.32
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +291.3%
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 2.18
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Protein 0.33g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 2.26g 2.18g Pickled cucumber
Calories 11kcal 13kcal Chinese cabbage
Sugar 1.06g 1.18g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 1.2g 1g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 0mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 4mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 14mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 23mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 1208mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.02mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.085mg 0.021mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 191IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin C 1mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 1µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 47µg 45.5µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.009mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.014mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.014mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.003mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.011mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.005mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pickled cucumber Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.