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Chinese cabbage vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cabbage and Wax gourd

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Iron in Chinese cabbage is higher than in Wax gourd.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Wax gourd.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
8
:
2
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +4940%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.022
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Wax gourd
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +4940%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.022

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.
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
9
:
1
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.3%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Wax gourd
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.3%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
2
:
2
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.06
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Wax gourd
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
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2
Wax gourd
Wax gourd
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Wax gourd
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088

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 Wax gourd
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cabbage Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 2.04g Wax gourd
Protein 1.5g 0.4g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 2.18g 3.04g Wax gourd
Calories 13kcal 14kcal Wax gourd
Sugar 1.18g 1.18g
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 105mg 18mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.38mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 37mg 17mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 252mg 5mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 65mg 107mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 0.19mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.021mg 0.022mg Wax gourd
Manganese 0.159mg 0.056mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4468IU 0IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg 0µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 45mg 10.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.001mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.384mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.194mg 0.032mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg 4µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg 2.8µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.002mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg 0.003mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g 0.088g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cabbage Wax gourd
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chinese cabbage
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chinese cabbage
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.18 g)
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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.