Chinese cabbage vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chinese cabbage and onions different?
- Chinese cabbage is higher than onions in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin C, 42% more than onions.
- Chinese cabbage has a higher glycemic index (32) than onions (15).
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Onions, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +356.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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 | +508.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.8% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.4% |
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Water
~89.11g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +464.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 7.4mg | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 0.4µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Folate | 66µg | 19µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
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)