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

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What are the main differences between Chinese cabbage and pound cake?

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less sodium.
  • Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2576.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +925%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +268.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2360.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20033.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3461.5%

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 Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 1.7µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.2g 13.96g 21%
Calories 13kcal 353kcal 17%
Vitamin A 223µg 70µg 17%
Carbs 2.18g 53.64g 17%
Threonine 0.049mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Phosphorus 37mg 140mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.249mg 14%
Sodium 65mg 377mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.036mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg 11%
Choline 6.4mg 65.6mg 11%
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 3.02g 8%
Selenium 0.5µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.485mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.615mg 7%
Protein 1.5g 5g 7%
Folate 66µg 42µg 6%
Calcium 105mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Potassium 252mg 149mg 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.43mg 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.042mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Manganese 0.159mg 0.11mg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cabbage
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.