Chinese cabbage vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chinese cabbage and watercress?
- Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A, folate, iron, and vitamin B6, yet watercress is higher in vitamin K, copper, and vitamin E.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 170% more.
- Chinese cabbage has 7 times more folate than watercress. While Chinese cabbage has 66µg of folate, watercress has only 9µg.
We used Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Watercress, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 AVitamin A | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +252.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +449.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.6% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
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 | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 250µg | 170% |
| Folate | 66µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 160µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 330mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 11kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.027 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.