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Chinese cabbage vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cabbage and jerky different?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin A, 89% more than jerky.
  • Chinese cabbage is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cabbage has a higher glycemic index (32) than jerky (0).

Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.9%
Contains more IronIron +577.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +981%
Contains more ZincZinc +4168.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2040%

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%
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1878.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +103%
Contains more CholineCholine +1604.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +308%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2113.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.6%
Contains more OtherOther +755%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +953.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 2081mg 88%
Zinc 0.19mg 8.11mg 72%
Protein 1.5g 33.2g 63%
Iron 0.8mg 5.42mg 58%
Phosphorus 37mg 407mg 53%
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.027g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.2g 25.6g 39%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 2.3µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 11.305g 28%
Vitamin A 223µg 0µg 25%
Copper 0.021mg 0.227mg 23%
Calories 13kcal 410kcal 20%
Choline 6.4mg 109.1mg 19%
Selenium 0.5µg 10.7µg 19%
Folate 66µg 134µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 252mg 597mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg 10%
Calcium 105mg 20mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 51mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.732mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg 6%
Carbs 2.18g 11g 3%
Fiber 1g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.163mg 2%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.179mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 2016mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.823g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.