Beetroot vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and Chinese cabbage?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, manganese, fiber, and copper, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 45% higher.
- Beetroot has 4 times more copper than Chinese cabbage. Beetroot has 0.075mg of copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.
- Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +556.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +818.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +338.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.5g
~equal in
Water
~95.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 45mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 45.5µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 223µg | 25% |
| Folate | 109µg | 66µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.194mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.18g | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.027 g)