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Buttermilk vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between buttermilk and Chinese cabbage

  • Buttermilk is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for Chinese cabbage is 88% higher.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7850%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1492.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +120.7%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%
~equal in Water ~95.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
20% 11% 70%
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 +1593.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 45mg 49%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 45.5µg 38%
Vitamin A 14µg 223µg 23%
Folate 5µg 66µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.194mg 12%
Iron 0.05mg 0.8mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.159mg 7%
Phosphorus 89mg 37mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.07mg 6%
Sodium 190mg 65mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.088mg 4%
Protein 3.31g 1.5g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 151mg 252mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.5mg 3%
Selenium 2µg 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.19mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 19mg 2%
Choline 17.7mg 6.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.027g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.015g 1%
Calories 40kcal 13kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 0.021mg 1%
Calcium 116mg 105mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 4.79g 2.18g 1%
Fats 0.88g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.096g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Chinese cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.