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Chinese cabbage vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and Crab stick

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium, yet Crab stick is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 50% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 Calcium +707.7%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +662.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +4360%
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 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +707.7%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +662.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +4360%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11275%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11275%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +588.1%
Contains more Other +182.5%
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +588.1%
Contains more Other +182.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 1.5g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0.2g 0.46g Crab stick
Carbs 2.18g 15g Crab stick
Calories 13kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 1.18g 6.25g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 0.5g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 105mg 13mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.39mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 37mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 252mg 90mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 529mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.33mg Crab stick
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.159mg 0.011mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 4468IU 0IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.13mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 45.5µg 0.4µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.049mg 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.088mg 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.089mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.009mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.066mg 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.026mg 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Chinese cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.216g Chinese cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.143g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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