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Chinese cabbage vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese cabbage and Pickled cucumber?

  • Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Pickled cucumber is higher in Copper.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese cabbage is lower.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour types 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +995.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +995.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +850%
Contains more Manganese +1345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +304.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2239.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2055.6%
Contains more Folate +6500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 47
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +2239.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2055.6%
Contains more Folate +6500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 94.08
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Other +291.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.06g Chinese cabbage
Protein 1.5g 0.33g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 2.18g 2.26g Pickled cucumber
Calories 13kcal 11kcal Chinese cabbage
Sugar 1.18g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 1g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 105mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.4mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 4mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 14mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 252mg 23mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 1208mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.02mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.021mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.159mg 0.011mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 191IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 10µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin C 45mg 1mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.01mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.038mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 1µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.003mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.01mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg 0.014mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg 0.014mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg 0.003mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg 0.011mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg 0.005mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.052g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.003g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.081g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chinese cabbage
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.