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Beer vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Chinese cabbage different?

  • Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese than Beer.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 50% higher.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +2525%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +1887.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +2525%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +1887.5%

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.
Beer
2
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Protein +226.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 95.32
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Protein +226.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 1.18g Beer
Protein 0.46g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 3.55g 2.18g Beer
Calories 43kcal 13kcal Beer
Sugar 0g 1.18g Beer
Fiber 0g 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 4mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.02mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 14mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 27mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 4mg 65mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.005mg 0.021mg Chinese cabbage
Manganese 0.008mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Beer
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 0mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.5mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 6µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0g 0.027g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.