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Chinese cabbage vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cabbage and Pineapple cake

  • Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12747% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 38 times more Vitamin C than Pineapple cake. While Chinese cabbage contains 45mg of Vitamin C, Pineapple cake contains only 1.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese cabbage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.1%
Contains more Selenium +1780%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.1%
Contains more Selenium +1780%

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 +1666%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.6%
Contains more Folate +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1666%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.6%
Contains more Folate +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +195.1%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5950%
Contains more Carbs +2216.5%
Contains more Other +100%
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +195.1%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5950%
Contains more Carbs +2216.5%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34526.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318.8%
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34526.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 1.5g 3.5g Pineapple cake
Fats 0.2g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 2.18g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 13kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Sugar 1.18g Pineapple cake
Fiber 1g 0.8g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 105mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 82mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 252mg 112mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 319mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.31mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.021mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.159mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 0.5µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 4468IU 253IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 62µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 1.2mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.034mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 26µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.049mg 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.088mg 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.089mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.009mg 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.066mg 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.026mg 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.915g Chinese cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cabbage Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.