Chinese cabbage vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chinese cabbage and cassava
- Chinese cabbage has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, cassava is richer in manganese and copper.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin K needs 36% more than cassava.
- Cassava has 223 times less vitamin A than Chinese cabbage. Chinese cabbage has 223µg of vitamin A, while cassava has 1µg.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cassava is 94, while the glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Cassava, 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 CalciumCalcium | +556.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +376.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2294.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +270.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1645.9% |
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Protein
~1.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 1.9µg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 20.6mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 38.06g | 12% |
| Folate | 66µg | 27µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.384mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.088mg | 8% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 160kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 23.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.854mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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
37%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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