Chinese cabbage vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and chili pepper
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and calcium, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 110% more than Chinese cabbage.
- Chinese cabbage contains 8 times more calcium than chili pepper. While Chinese cabbage contains 105mg of calcium, chili pepper contains only 14mg.
- The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +364.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +219.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.3% |
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.1% |
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Water
~88.02g
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Other
~0.86g
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
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 143.7mg | 110% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 14µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.506mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 48µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.129mg | 12% |
| Folate | 66µg | 23µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1.244mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 322mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 8.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 10.9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.041mg | 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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)