Chinese cabbage vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and daikon?
- Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, and manganese, yet daikon is richer in copper.
- Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 89% higher.
- Chinese cabbage has 152 times more vitamin K than daikon. Chinese cabbage has 45.5µg of vitamin K, while daikon has 0.3µg.
We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Radishes, oriental, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +318.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +447.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.1% |
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:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.1% |
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 22mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.046mg | 11% |
| Folate | 66µg | 28µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 4.1g | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 7.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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)