Chinese cabbage vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and Napa cabbage?
- Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Folate, yet Napa cabbage is richer in Copper.
- Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.
- Chinese cabbage has 17 times more Vitamin A RAE than Napa cabbage. Chinese cabbage has 223µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Napa cabbage has 13µg.
We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+262.1%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Phosphorus
+94.7%
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Potassium
+189.7%
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Zinc
+35.7%
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Selenium
+25%
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Sodium
-83.1%
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Copper
+357.1%
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Manganese
+27.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.74
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Calcium
+262.1%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Phosphorus
+94.7%
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Potassium
+189.7%
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Zinc
+35.7%
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Selenium
+25%
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Sodium
-83.1%
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Copper
+357.1%
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Manganese
+27.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.74
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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Vitamin A
+1598.9%
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Vitamin C
+1306.3%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+180%
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Vitamin B5
+151.4%
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Vitamin B6
+424.3%
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Folate
+53.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
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Vitamin A
+1598.9%
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Vitamin C
+1306.3%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+180%
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Vitamin B5
+151.4%
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Vitamin B6
+424.3%
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Folate
+53.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.4%
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Fats
+17.6%
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Other
+370.6%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
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0.8 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
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Protein
+36.4%
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Fats
+17.6%
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+370.6%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.23g |
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Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g |
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Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g |
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Carbs | 2.18g | 2.23g |
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Calories | 13kcal | 12kcal |
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Sugar | 1.18g |
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Fiber | 1g |
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Calcium | 105mg | 29mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 0.74mg |
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Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg |
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Phosphorus | 37mg | 19mg |
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Potassium | 252mg | 87mg |
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Sodium | 65mg | 11mg |
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Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.14mg |
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Copper | 0.021mg | 0.096mg |
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Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.203mg |
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Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 4468IU | 263IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 223µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin C | 45mg | 3.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.005mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.466mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.035mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.037mg |
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Folate | 66µg | 43µg |
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Vitamin K | 45.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.015mg |
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Threonine | 0.049mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.085mg |
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Leucine | 0.088mg |
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Lysine | 0.089mg |
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Methionine | 0.009mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.044mg |
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Valine | 0.066mg |
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Histidine | 0.026mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.027g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

7%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?

Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)