Chinese cabbage vs. Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Chinese cabbage and lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw different?
- Chinese cabbage is higher than lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, and calcium.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin A, 79% more than lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw.
- Chinese cabbage contains 16 times more vitamin C than lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw. Chinese cabbage contains 45mg of vitamin C, while lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw contains 2.8mg.
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 | +1507.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +792% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
2.97 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.2% |
~equal in
Water
~95.64g
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 2.8mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 25µg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 24.1µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Folate | 66µg | 29µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 141mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 14kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 2.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.97g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.