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Chinese cabbage vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese cabbage and Nutmeg

  • Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, while Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 130% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese cabbage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +475.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1031.6%
Contains more Copper +4790.5%
Contains more Manganese +1723.9%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +863.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +475.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1031.6%
Contains more Copper +4790.5%
Contains more Manganese +1723.9%
Contains more Selenium +220%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +4280.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4280.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Folate +15.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1430%
Contains more Protein +289.3%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +2161%
Contains more Other +191.3%
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1430%
Contains more Protein +289.3%
Contains more Fats +18055%
Contains more Carbs +2161%
Contains more Other +191.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.6%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.6%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 1.5g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.2g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 2.18g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 13kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 1.18g 2.99g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 105mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.8mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 19mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 37mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 252mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 65mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.19mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.021mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.159mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.5µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 4468IU 102IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 3mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.057mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.16mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 45.5µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 25.94g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chinese cabbage
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.913g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
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)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.