Chinese cabbage vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chinese cabbage and Spinach raw
- Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, however, Spinach raw is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Spinach raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 365% more than Chinese cabbage.
- Chinese cabbage has 2 times more Vitamin C than Spinach raw. While Chinese cabbage has 45mg of Vitamin C, Spinach raw has only 28.1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Spinach, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -17.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +519% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +464.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +961.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.6% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
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Water
~91.4g
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
0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.9% |
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 minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 13kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 28.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.43g |
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| Carbs | 2.18g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 79mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 558mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.42g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4468IU | 9377IU |
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| Vitamin A | 223µg | 469µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 2.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.897mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 482.9µg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 194µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 19.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.063g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.165g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.223mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.174mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.129mg |
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| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.161mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.064mg |
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| Fructose | 0.15g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
52%
168%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)