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Chinese cabbage vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cabbage and Chrysanthemum

  • Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of Vitamin K 254% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage has 32 times more Vitamin C than Chrysanthemum. While Chinese cabbage has 45mg of Vitamin C, Chrysanthemum has only 1.4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +186.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains more Zinc +273.7%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Contains more Manganese +493.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +186.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains more Zinc +273.7%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Contains more Manganese +493.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +669.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +669.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Water - 91.4
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Water - 91.4

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 Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.02g Chinese cabbage
Protein 1.5g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.2g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 2.18g 3.02g Chrysanthemum
Calories 13kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Sugar 1.18g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 1g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 105mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.8mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 37mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 252mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 65mg 118mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.021mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.159mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 2320IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 116µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 1.4mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.176mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 45.5µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chinese cabbage
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.