Chinese cabbage vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chinese cabbage and zucchini
- Zucchini has less vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and iron than Chinese cabbage.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 34% more than zucchini.
- Chinese cabbage has 22 times more vitamin A than zucchini. While Chinese cabbage has 223µg of vitamin A, zucchini has only 10µg.
- The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 | +556.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.3% |
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 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +958.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.4% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.7% |
~equal in
Water
~94.79g
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
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.091g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 4.3µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 17.9mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 10µg | 24% |
| Folate | 66µg | 24µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.094mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 3.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 261mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 1g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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