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Vegetable vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vegetable and Chinese cabbage

  • Vegetable has more Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 46% more than Vegetable.
  • Chinese cabbage has 4 times less Fiber than Vegetable. Vegetable has 4.4g of Fiber, while Chinese cabbage has 1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

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 E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.7%
Contains more Carbs +500.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 Protein +90.7%
Contains more Carbs +500.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 1.18g Vegetable
Protein 2.86g 1.5g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 13.09g 2.18g Vegetable
Calories 65kcal 13kcal Vegetable
Sugar 3.12g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 4.4g 1g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.82mg 0.8mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 51mg 37mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 35mg 65mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 0.19mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg 0.021mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg 0.159mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4277IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.07mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.5mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.088mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 19µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 23.5µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.015mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg 0.049mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.085mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg 0.088mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg 0.089mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg 0.009mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0.044mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg 0.066mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg 0.026mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable Chinese cabbage
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
36%
Vegetable
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.