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Chinese cabbage vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cabbage and fast food

  • Chinese cabbage has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K; however, fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin A, 88% more than fast food.
  • Chinese cabbage has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +282.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1226.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3960%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2377.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1023.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +502.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +437.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +147.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1001.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5905%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1345%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1650%

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 Fast food
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.5µg 20.3µg 36%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 4.9µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.617mg 32%
Protein 1.5g 16.52g 30%
Iron 0.8mg 3.06mg 28%
Vitamin A 223µg 9µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.363mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.317mg 23%
Zinc 0.19mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.493g 20%
Fats 0.2g 12.01g 18%
Phosphorus 37mg 134mg 14%
Calories 13kcal 297kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 4.835g 12%
Sodium 65mg 331mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Copper 0.021mg 0.121mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 1.68g 11%
Carbs 2.18g 31.5g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.53mg 9%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.357mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Choline 6.4mg 34.4mg 5%
Folate 66µg 80µg 4%
Calcium 105mg 62mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Potassium 252mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.38mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.212mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.18g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.