Chinese cabbage vs Brussels sprout - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and Brussels sprout
- Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 110% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. Chinese cabbage contains 223µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout contains 38µg.
Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Brussels sprouts, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+86.5%
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Potassium
+54.4%
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Sodium
-61.5%
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Zinc
+121.1%
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Copper
+233.3%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+86.5%
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Potassium
+54.4%
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-61.5%
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Zinc
+121.1%
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Copper
+233.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+492.6%
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Vitamin E
+877.8%
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Vitamin C
+88.9%
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Vitamin B1
+247.5%
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Vitamin B2
+28.6%
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Vitamin B3
+49%
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Vitamin B5
+251.1%
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Vitamin B6
+12.9%
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Vitamin K
+289%
Equal in Folate - 61
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Vitamin A
+492.6%
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Vitamin E
+877.8%
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Vitamin C
+88.9%
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Vitamin B1
+247.5%
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Vitamin B2
+28.6%
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Vitamin B3
+49%
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Vitamin B5
+251.1%
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Vitamin B6
+12.9%
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Vitamin K
+289%
Equal in Folate - 61
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.18g | 5.15g |
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Protein | 1.5g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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Carbs | 2.18g | 8.95g |
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Calories | 13kcal | 43kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | 0.93g |
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Sugar | 1.18g | 2.2g |
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Fiber | 1g | 3.8g |
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Calcium | 105mg | 42mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 37mg | 69mg |
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Potassium | 252mg | 389mg |
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Sodium | 65mg | 25mg |
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Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.42mg |
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Copper | 0.021mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin A | 4468IU | 754IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.88mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 45mg | 85mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.139mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.745mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.309mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.219mg |
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Folate | 66µg | 61µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 177µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.037mg |
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Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.12mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.132mg |
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Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.152mg |
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Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.154mg |
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Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.032mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.098mg |
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Valine | 0.066mg | 0.155mg |
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Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.076mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.062g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 153g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
56

81

Mineral Summary Score
17

23

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
9%

20%

Carbohydrates
2%

9%

Fats
1%

1%

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 sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brussels sprout 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)