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Chinese cabbage vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and Potato wedges?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% higher.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 +600%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +1069.7%
Contains more Other +62.5%
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +1069.7%
Contains more Other +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9573.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.5g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.2g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 2.18g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 13kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 1.18g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 105mg 15mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.7mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 19mg
Phosphorus 37mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 252mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 65mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.19mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.021mg Chinese cabbage
Manganese 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 0IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 11.2mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg 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 0.55g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.523g)
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)

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.