Chinese cabbage vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and salsify
- Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and calcium, yet salsify is richer in fiber, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for Chinese cabbage is 45% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains less sugar.
Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +123.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 | +878.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +304.7% |
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:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +604.6% |
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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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 4.6mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Folate | 66µg | 15µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 25.9mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 15.36g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.276mg | 4% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 68kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.73g | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.218mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.392mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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