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Chinese cabbage vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese cabbage and danish pastry

  • Chinese cabbage has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6, while danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 87% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 450 times less vitamin C than Chinese cabbage. Chinese cabbage contains 45mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in Chinese cabbage is lower.
  • Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3680%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +44900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +537.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +385%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +559.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +203.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1606.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2582.3%

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 Danish pastry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 45mg 0.1mg 50%
Fats 0.2g 21.9g 33%
Selenium 0.5µg 18.9µg 33%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 6.9µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.027g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin A 223µg 35µg 21%
Calories 13kcal 374kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 2.575g 17%
Sodium 65mg 417mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.26mg 15%
Protein 1.5g 8g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.19mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 1.8mg 13%
Carbs 2.18g 37.2g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.04mg 12%
Phosphorus 37mg 108mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.351mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.089mg 8%
Calcium 105mg 35mg 7%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 252mg 98mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.304mg 4%
Folate 66µg 60µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.35mg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 20.1mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.18g 6.95g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.