Chinese cabbage vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chinese cabbage and pumpkins different?
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, pumpkins are richer in copper and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for Chinese cabbage is 45% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains 57 times more vitamin K than pumpkins. While Chinese cabbage contains 45.5µg of vitamin K, pumpkins contain only 0.8µg.
- Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than pumpkins (52).
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +857.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5587.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.4% |
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:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
4.9 g
Water:
93.69 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.8% |
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Water
~93.69g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2300% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 4.7mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 0.8µg | 37% |
| Folate | 66µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.044mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.091mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 288µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.413mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 230mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 6.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.