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Chinese cabbage vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and malt

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin B6, yet malt is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for Chinese cabbage is 87% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 450 times more vitamin C than malt. Chinese cabbage contains 45mg of vitamin C, while malt contains 0.1mg.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index than malt.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more IronIron +281%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +980%
~equal in Calcium ~98mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg

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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +44900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +757.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1545%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +413.8%
~equal in Other ~0.8g

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
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5413.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin C 45mg 0.1mg 50%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 0.3µg 38%
Vitamin A 223µg 26µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Folate 66µg 9µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.046mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.184mg 9%
Selenium 0.5µg 5.4µg 9%
Phosphorus 37mg 91mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.027g 1.883g 8%
Iron 0.8mg 0.21mg 7%
Fats 0.2g 3.29g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.354mg 5%
Protein 1.5g 3.37g 4%
Calories 13kcal 85kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.08mg 3%
Carbs 2.18g 11.2g 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.41mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 252mg 172mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.827g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.259mg 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.037mg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.208g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.054mg 1%
Calcium 105mg 98mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 6.68g N/A
Sodium 65mg 60mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.