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Chinese cabbage vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and paprika

  • Paprika is richer than Chinese cabbage in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 896% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than Chinese cabbage.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +836.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +804.8%
Contains more IronIron +2542.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3295.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2178.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +748.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1160%
~equal in Sodium ~68mg

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1912%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2752.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1003.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +704.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +748%
Contains more ProteinProtein +842.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2376.6%
Contains more OtherOther +867.5%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7989.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Paprika DV% diff.
Iron 0.8mg 21.14mg 254%
Vitamin A 223µg 2463µg 249%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 2.141mg 150%
Fiber 1g 34.9g 136%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.23mg 89%
Copper 0.021mg 0.713mg 77%
Manganese 0.159mg 1.59mg 62%
Potassium 252mg 2280mg 60%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 10.06mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin C 45mg 0.9mg 49%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 2.51mg 48%
Phosphorus 37mg 314mg 40%
Magnesium 19mg 178mg 38%
Zinc 0.19mg 4.33mg 38%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 80.3µg 29%
Protein 1.5g 14.14g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.33mg 24%
Fats 0.2g 12.89g 20%
Carbs 2.18g 53.99g 17%
Calories 13kcal 282kcal 13%
Calcium 105mg 229mg 12%
Selenium 0.5µg 6.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.027g 2.14g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 6.4mg 51.5mg 8%
Folate 66µg 49µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 1.695g 4%
Net carbs 1.18g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 65mg 68mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.