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Chinese cabbage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and chorizo

  • Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% more than chorizo.
  • The amount of sodium in Chinese cabbage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +1694.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4120%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2743.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +926.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1410.9%

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +199.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1506.7%
Contains more FatsFats +19035%
Contains more OtherOther +390%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3504.2%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.027g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.2g 38.27g 59%
Sodium 65mg 1235mg 51%
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.63mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 18.4g 46%
Protein 1.5g 24.1g 45%
Selenium 0.5µg 21.1µg 37%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 1.6µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.131mg 29%
Zinc 0.19mg 3.41mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.53mg 26%
Vitamin A 223µg 0µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 3.46g 22%
Calories 13kcal 455kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 1.12mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.3mg 18%
Phosphorus 37mg 150mg 16%
Choline 6.4mg 96.7mg 16%
Folate 66µg 2µg 16%
Calcium 105mg 8mg 10%
Iron 0.8mg 1.59mg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.08mg 7%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.04mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 252mg 398mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.86g N/A
Carbs 2.18g 1.86g 0%
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.353g)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.