Chinese cabbage vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chinese cabbage and taro
- Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, yet taro is richer in copper, vitamin E, fiber, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for Chinese cabbage is 88% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains 46 times more vitamin K than taro. Chinese cabbage contains 45.5µg of vitamin K, while taro contains 1µg.
- Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index than taro.
Food types used in this article are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Taro, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +144.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +719% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.3% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1113.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.5g
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
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
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.016g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 45mg | 4.5mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 1µg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 4µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.172mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Folate | 66µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 591mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.383mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 26.46g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.283mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 112kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.303mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.034mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.