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Chinese cabbage vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and Drumstick tree?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 107% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage has 56 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. Chinese cabbage has 223µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Drumstick pods, 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 Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5937.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5937.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +291.3%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 88.2
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +291.3%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 1.5g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 2.18g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 13kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 1.18g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 105mg 30mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.36mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 37mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 252mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 65mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.19mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.021mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.159mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 4468IU 74IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 4µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.12mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 44µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
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 0.033g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.003g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet Equal
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.