Brussels sprouts vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Chinese cabbage
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, copper, and vitamin E, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 110% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 10 times more vitamin E than Chinese cabbage. Brussels sprouts contain 0.88mg of vitamin E, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.09mg.
Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
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 CVitamin C | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +289% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +486.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159275% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.096g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 45.5µg | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 45mg | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 223µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.021mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.194mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 6.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 2.18g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Folate | 61µg | 66µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 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
73%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)