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Chinese cabbage vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cabbage and cheesecake

  • Chinese cabbage has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin B6; however, cheesecake is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin A, 78% more than cheesecake.
  • Chinese cabbage has 113 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. While Chinese cabbage has 45mg of vitamin C, cheesecake has only 0.4mg.
  • Chinese cabbage has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cheesecake is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +940%
~equal in Copper ~0.02mg

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 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +934.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +548.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +617.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +109%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1069.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1568.8%

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 Cheesecake
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 45mg 0.4mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.027g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.2g 22.5g 34%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 4.4µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 8.634g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Sodium 65mg 438mg 16%
Calories 13kcal 321kcal 15%
Folate 66µg 18µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.052mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 1.602g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.571mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.193mg 9%
Selenium 0.5µg 5.2µg 9%
Carbs 2.18g 25.5g 8%
Protein 1.5g 5.5g 8%
Phosphorus 37mg 93mg 8%
Choline 6.4mg 45.9mg 7%
Vitamin A 223µg 159µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Potassium 252mg 90mg 5%
Calcium 105mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.195mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 0.63mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 11mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 21.8g N/A
Copper 0.021mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Cheesecake
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
37%
Chinese cabbage
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.