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Chinese cabbage vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and Salsa

  • Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium, yet Salsa is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cabbage is 46% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 9 times more Calcium than Salsa. Chinese cabbage contains 105mg of Calcium, while Salsa contains 12mg.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 +775%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Equal in Potassium - 270
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Equal in Potassium - 270

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +221.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 89.7
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +221.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.016
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.029
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.016

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 1.5g
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 2.18g 7g Salsa
Calories 13kcal 36kcal Salsa
Sugar 1.18g Salsa
Fiber 1g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 105mg 12mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 30mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 252mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 65mg 430mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.17mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.021mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 550IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 28µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 4mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.03mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.149mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 19µg 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 0.029g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.016g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Salsa
Low Fats diet Equal
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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 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.

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

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.