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, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4940% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.5% |
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 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~96.06g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +146.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.088g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 13kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 2.18g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 1.18g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1g | |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4468IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 223µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.088mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.066mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
52%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.18 g)