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Chinese cabbage vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cabbage and Beer 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.

Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
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%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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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Beer
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.513
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.513

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Equal in Water - 91.96
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +226.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Equal in Water - 91.96

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.