Chinese cabbage vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and chinese broccoli
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, yet chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 57% more than chinese broccoli.
- Chinese cabbage contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than chinese broccoli. While Chinese cabbage contains 0.194mg of vitamin B6, chinese broccoli contains only 0.07mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +295.3% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.8% |
~equal in
Water
~93.54g
~equal in
Other
~0.79g
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
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 84.8µg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 28.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 82µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
| Folate | 66µg | 99µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.264mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 25.3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 3.81g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 261mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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